N.Y. Public Health Law § 4911: Powers of the commissioner

§ 4911. Powers of the commissioner. 1. The commissioner shall have the

power to grant and revoke certifications of external appeal agents to

conduct external appeals requested pursuant to either paragraph (a) or

(b) of subdivision two of section forty-nine hundred ten of this title

or pursuant to both such paragraphs.

2. If, after reviewing the application authorized by section

forty-nine hundred twelve of this title, the commissioner is satisfied

that the applicant meets the requirements of this section, the

commissioner shall issue a certificate to the applicant. A certificate

issued under this section shall be valid for a period of not more than

two years.

3. In order to be re-certified, an external appeal agent must

demonstrate to the commissioner on forms prescribed by the commissioner

that it continues to meet all applicable standards required by this

title. Re-certification under this section shall be valid for a period

of not more than two years.