N.Y. State Administrative Procedure Act § 201: Adoption of procedures; plain language

§ 201. Adoption of procedures; plain language. This article

establishes minimum procedures for all agencies, provided, however, an

agency may adopt by rule additional procedures not inconsistent with

statute. Each agency shall strive to ensure that, to the maximum extent

practical, its rules, regulations and related documents are written in a

clear and coherent manner, using words with common and everyday

meanings.