The Director shall exercise the powers of the Director in such manner as to promote the continued conduct of research and development activities in the fields specified below by private or public institutions or persons and to assist in the acquisition of an expanding fund of theoretical and practical knowledge in such fields. To this end the Director may conduct, and make arrangements including contracts and agreements for the conduct of, research and development activities relating to:

1. 1. The theory and development of methods of weather modification and control, including processes, materials and devices related thereto.
2. 2. Utilization of weather modification and control for agricultural, industrial, commercial and other purposes.
3. 3. The protection of life and property during research and operational activities.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 693)