N.Y. General Business Law § 750-c: Powers of the secretary of state

§ 750-c. Powers of the secretary of state. The secretary of state

shall inspect periodically all licensed pet cemeteries and pet

crematoriums. The cost of such inspection shall not be charged to the

pet cemeteries or crematoriums. In addition to the powers and duties

elsewhere prescribed in this article, the secretary of state shall have

power:

1. To appoint an adequate number of assistants, inspectors and other

employees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this

article, to prescribe their duties, and to fix their compensation within

the amount appropriated therefor.

2. To investigate applicants for licenses under this article.

3. To keep records of all licenses issued, suspended or revoked.

4. To conduct a physical inspection of all grounds and buildings of

any pet cemetery or pet crematorium periodically or upon receiving a

complaint.

5. To conduct a financial audit of all business records, trust fund

records and pet disposal forms for any pet cemetery or pet crematorium.

6. To issue a subpoena for persons or records deemed appropriate to an

investigation or any other action taken pursuant to this article.