N.Y. Public Health Law § 3200: Live pathogenic microorganisms or viruses; handling; registration required; exceptions

§ 3200. Live pathogenic microorganisms or viruses; handling;

registration required; exceptions. 1. No person other than a licensed

practitioner of medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine or a person

under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of medicine,

dentistry, or veterinary medicine shall possess or cultivate live

pathogenic microorganisms or viruses other than vaccine virus

(a) unless he has satisfied the commissioner, or, in the city of New

York, the department of health of the city of New York, that such

microorganisms or viruses in his possession will not become a menace to

the public health, and,

(b) unless a registration number shall have been issued to him or his

employer within the preceding twelve months by the commissioner, or in

the city of New York, by the department of health of the city of New

York, or their authorized representatives.

2. (a) Where one or more persons work with such microorganisms or

viruses, application for the registration number required by the

provisions of this section shall be made by the person in charge of the

work in connection with which such microorganisms or viruses are

handled.

(b) If such person in charge is not a licensed practitioner of

medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine, before a registration

number is issued, he must first satisfy the commissioner, or in the city

of New York, the department of health of the city of New York, that such

microorganisms or viruses will not become a menace to the public health.

3. (a) If the same person remains in charge of the work, the

registration number shall be valid through April thirtieth of each year

and may be renewed upon application prior to its expiration.

(b) The registration number becomes invalid if a change is made in the

person in charge of the work or the work is conducted at a different

address, in which case a new application must be made.

4. A registration fee of one dollar shall be charged to cover the cost

of issuing the registration number.

5. The provisions of this section shall not apply to laboratories

maintained by the federal, state or municipal government.

6. The commissioner, or in the city of New York, the department of

health of the city of New York, is authorized to rescind such

registration number at any time for a cause.