N.Y. Public Health Law § 1300: Nuisances; general powers of commissioner

§ 1300. Nuisances; general powers of commissioner. 1. The

commissioner shall have all necessary powers to make investigations and

examinations into nuisances, or questions affecting the security of life

and health in any locality.

2. The commissioner may from time to time employ competent persons to

render sanitary service, and make or supervise practical and scientific

investigations and examinations requiring expert skill, and prepare

plans and reports relative thereto.