N.Y. Military Law § 3: Commander-in-chief; regulations; registration

§ 3. Commander-in-chief; regulations; registration. 1. The governor

of the state shall be the commander-in-chief of the militia of the

state. The governor is hereby authorized to issue regulations for the

government of the militia. Regulations issued by the governor shall have

the same force and effect as the provisions of this chapter but they

shall conform to the laws and regulations of the United States relating

to the organization, discipline and training of the militia, to the

provisions of this chapter and, as nearly as practicable to the laws and

regulations governing the army, navy and air force of the United States.

The rules and regulations in force at the time of the passage of this

chapter, shall remain in force until new rules and regulations are

approved and promulgated.

2. Whenever he shall deem it necessary, the governor may direct the

members of the unorganized militia to present themselves for and submit

to registration at such time and place and in such manner as may be

prescribed by regulations issued pursuant to this section.