N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 32.07: Regulatory powers of the commissioner

§ 32.07 Regulatory powers of the commissioner.

(a) The commissioner shall have the power to adopt regulations to

effectuate the provisions and purposes of this article, including, but

not limited to, the following:

1. establishing classes of operating certificates based upon such

factors as physical plant, program, and staff;

2. specifying a definite period for which the operating certificate

will be in effect;

3. prescribing standards of quality and adequacy of chemical

dependence services rendered pursuant to an operating certificate

including but not limited to, qualifications for persons providing such

services including moral character, competence and standing in the

community, record-keeping requirements, reporting requirements, fiscal

responsibility, public need, adequacy and quality of services, and such

other matters of public interest as the office shall deem appropriate;

4. providing for ongoing compliance by providers of chemical

dependence services with office rules and regulations, including

procedures for the limitation or revocation of any previously granted

approval.

(b) Nothing herein shall affect the powers and duties of other state

agencies to carry out their responsibilities and functions pursuant to

the requirements of applicable laws.