N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law § 169: Delegation of powers and immunities in regard to dutch elm disease in municipalities

§ 169. Delegation of powers and immunities in regard to dutch elm

disease in municipalities. The powers and immunities prescribed and

granted in sections one hundred sixty-four, one hundred sixty-five and

one hundred sixty-seven of this article may, within the limits of any

municipality, be exercised and enjoyed by the appropriate officers and

employees of such municipality with respect and in regard to the dutch

elm disease, if with the approval of the commissioner and under the

direction of the commissioner or his representative and if the local

legislative body of any such municipality by local law or ordinance

elects to exercise and enjoy such powers and immunities.