N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 206. Commissioner; general powers and duties: The Department of Health — Officers and Employees – New York
Status: EnactedYear Enacted: 1953
Year Amended: 2017
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Statute lists the general authority and duties of the commissioner, which discusses: powers of regulatory oversight, such as the ability to promulgate rules and regulations; enforcement of statutes, including the public health laws; promotion of competition in the healthcare markets via increasing consumer choice; authority to collect fees; the promotion health information exchanges; various opportunities to create programs; and the power to enter into various contracts.
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