The state geologist, department of health and human services, or department of environmental quality, on the request of the board of university and school lands, shall visit any land leased under section 15-05-09 and shall make a report of the visit to the board. The state geologist, department of health and human services, or department of environmental quality may not receive a fee for making the examination and report but must be paid necessary expenses incurred in connection with the examination.