N.Y. Public Health Law § 1606: Functions, powers and duties

§ 1606. Functions, powers and duties. 1. The board (a) may prepare and

recommend rules and regulations, or amendment or repeal thereof, for

controlling the use, transportation, storage and disposal of pesticides

consistent with the declared purpose of this article and (b) shall

designate the department or departments by whom such rules or

regulations shall be promulgated, administered and enforced in

accordance with the functions, powers and duties of such department or

departments prescribed by law. Such rules and regulations shall not be

effective until filed in the office of the department of state. Any such

action shall be taken only at a meeting upon the affirmative vote in

person or by mail of at least five voting members of the board,

exclusive of any deputy or other representative, after a meeting with

the advisory members of the board and consideration of available

scientific evidence.

2. To further the declared purpose of this article, the board shall

have the following functions, powers and duties:

(a) To formulate over-all policy in the state's programs for

regulating the use, transportation, storage and disposal of pesticides.

(b) To coordinate the activities and programs of member departments

concerned with the use and effects of pesticides.

(c) To cause such studies, research and investigations to be made as

it may deem advisable and necessary.

(d) To hold public hearings.

(e) To collect and compile information and data relating to the use

and effects of pesticides.

(f) To advise and assist state departments and agencies upon request.

(g) To inform the public concerning the state's efforts to regulate

the use of pesticides and to provide information concerning pesticides.

(i) To recommend that the use of specific pesticides be prohibited

under specified conditions.

(j) To consult and cooperate with the appropriate agencies of the

federal government or of other states to more effectively carry out its

functions, powers and duties hereunder.

(k) To do all things necessary or reasonable to carry out the

foregoing functions, powers and duties.