Section 61-04.1-09 - Board to establish research and development program - Hail suppression pilot program1. The board shall establish a program of weather modification research and development in this state. The board shall supervise and coordinate all research and development activities in the state or research and development activities outside of the state participated in or conducted by any state institution or state or county agency.2. If the board plans and studies a hail suppression pilot program, the board may conduct a planning phase that includes studying the impact on the environment, providing public education, and formulating an operations plan.