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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 45
Public Health
ARTICLE 13
Nuisances and Sanitation
TITLE 12
Toxic Substances
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SECTION 1388
Powers of the commissioner; emergencies
Public Health (PBH) CHAPTER 45, ARTICLE 13, TITLE 12
§ 1388. Powers of the commissioner; emergencies. In case of great and
imminent peril to the health of the general public from such hazards as
may be identified as resulting from exposure to toxic substances
emanating from landfills, the commissioner may declare the existence of
an emergency and take such measures and do such acts as he may deem
reasonably necessary and proper for the preservation and protection of
the public health.