N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 7.18: Secure treatment facilities in the office

§ 7.18 Secure treatment facilities in the office.

(a) There shall be in the office secure treatment facilities, as

defined in subdivision (o) of section 10.03 of this title, as designated

by the commissioner for the care and treatment of dangerous sex

offenders requiring confinement, as described in article ten of this

title.

(b) Such secure treatment facilities may be created on the former

grounds of hospitals operated by the office, but shall be considered

separate and distinct facilities and shall not be considered or defined

as hospitals.