N.Y. Labor Law § 21-c: Power of commissioner to enter into agreements relating to certain federal acts

§ 21-c. Power of commissioner to enter into agreements relating to

certain federal acts. The commissioner is hereby authorized and

empowered to take such steps, not inconsistent with law, as may be

necessary or desirable for the purpose of procuring for the people of

this state all of the benefits and assistance, financial or otherwise in

connection with or provided or to be provided for by or pursuant to, the

federal farm labor contractor registration act of nineteen hundred

sixty-three, the federal economic opportunity act of nineteen hundred

sixty-four, as amended, the federal fair labor standards act of nineteen

hundred thirty-eight, as amended, and the occupational safety provisions

of any federal act. The commissioner may enter into agreements with

appropriate agencies of the United States, and with any political

subdivision of the state, as may be necessary or required to receive

such benefits and assistance. The commissioner is further authorized to

receive and disburse such funds from the United States or any agency

thereof, or from any political subdivision of the state, in accordance

with the terms of any such agreement. The commissioner shall cooperate

with other departments, divisions, agencies, and political subdivisions

of the state in connection with any such agreement.