(6)__Data validation tools and processes;

C.__To reduce redundancies in the creation, verification and maintenance of public geographic information and to enhance its utility for complex analyses.

(1)__Each state data custodian, or its designee, that acquires, purchases, verifies, maintains or produces geographic information with state funds or grants shall:

(a)__Inform the geographic information board and the Office of Geographic Information Systems of the existence of this information and its geographic extent; and

(b)__Upon request, provide to the library and office an electronic copy of all information classified as public, in a form compatible with standards set by the Chief Information Officer.

(2)__Each nonstate data custodian, or its designee, that acquires, purchases, verifies, maintains or produces geographic information with state funds specifically provided for that purpose shall:

(a)__Inform the geographic information board and the Office of Geographic Information Systems of the existence of this information and its geographic extent; and

(b)__Upon request, provide to the library and Office of Geographic Information Systems an electronic copy of all information classified as public, in a form compatible with standards set by the Chief Information Officer;

D.__To set priorities and authorize the expenditure of state funds, including awarding of grants or subgrants to data custodians when available.__The geographic information board may seek federal and other funding partners, accept gifts and grants and expend the funds acquired for purposes consistent with this subchapter;

E.__To promote innovative uses of geographic information through the provision of verified, coordinated, intergovernmental information via the Maine Library of Geographic Information.__The geographic information board shall seek advice from the general public, professional