The department shall have the authority to conduct, authorize, and/or participate in investigations, research, experiments, and demonstrations, and to collect and disseminate information relating to surface mining and reclamation of surface mined lands.[ 1993 c 518 s 8; 1970 ex.s. c 64 s 7.]Notes:Captions—Severability—Effective date—1993 c 518: See notes following RCW 78.44.010.