N.Y. Public Health Law § 3100: Human blood and its derivatives; collection, processing, storage and distribution; general powers of commissioner

§ 3100. Human blood and its derivatives; collection, processing,

storage and distribution; general powers of commissioner. 1. The

commissioner is hereby authorized:

(a) to establish, equip, maintain and conduct a suitable program to

collect, process, store and distribute human blood, and the various

human blood derivatives including special therapeutic and diagnostic

serums, which are deemed of value in the treatment of sick and injured

persons, and the prevention of certain diseases;

(b) to carry out such educational and research activities as he may

deem necessary in connection with said program; and

(c) to establish necessary rules and regulations to effect the purpose

of this article.

2. The commissioner may conduct such program solely as a state

activity, or in cooperation with such institutions, hospitals or

municipal corporations as he may select, on such terms as may be agreed

upon.