* § 4662. Powers of the commissioner. 1. The commissioner is hereby
authorized to:

(a) develop, in consultation with the director of the state office for
the aging, consumers, operators of assisted living residences and home
care service agency providers, a consumer information guide to inform
and assist the consumer in the selection of an assisted living
residence;

(b) promulgate, in consultation with the director of the state office
for the aging, such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement
the provisions of this article;

(c) receive and investigate complaints regarding the condition,
operation and quality of care of any entities holding themselves out as
assisted living, or advertising themselves by a similar term;

(d) make necessary investigations to procure information required to
implement the provisions of this article; and

(e) exercise all other powers and functions as are necessary to
implement the provisions of this article.

2. Nothing in this section shall restrict the availability of powers
otherwise available to the commissioner under the provisions of this
chapter and under the social services law.

* NB There are 2 § 4662's