N.Y. Public Health Law § 2732: Commissioner; functions, powers and duties

§ 2732. Commissioner; functions, powers and duties. The commissioner

shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) To conduct scientific investigations and surveys of the causes,

mortality, methods of treatment, prevention and cure of birth defects

and genetic and allied diseases.

(b) To publish from time to time the results of such investigations

and surveys for the benefit of the public health and from time to time

collate such publications for distribution to scientific organizations

and qualified scientists and physicians.

(c) To carry on programs of professional education and training of

medical students, physicians, nurses, scientists and technicians in the

causes, methods of treatment, prevention and cure of birth defects and

genetic and allied diseases.

(d) To conduct and support counseling services.