N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 124: Powers of commissioner

§ 124. Powers of commissioner. The commissioner is hereby authorized

to:

1. (a) promulgate, after public hearing, such rules and regulations as

are necessary to supplement and give full effect to the provisions of

sections one hundred thirteen, one hundred fourteen and one hundred

seventeen of this article; and

(b) exercise all other powers and functions as are necessary to carry

out the duties and purposes set forth in sections one hundred thirteen,

one hundred fourteen and one hundred seventeen of this article.

2. in cooperation with other relevant state agencies and stakeholders

identify, and develop as necessary, guidance for therapy dogs, their

handlers and facilities using such dogs, including, but not limited to,

assessment and training, risk management, animal welfare, and best

practices for such dogs and their dog-handlers. Such guidance shall be

made available on the department's website and provided to

municipalities that issue special tags for therapy dogs pursuant to

section one hundred eleven of this article.