N.Y. LAB Law § 20
This is the official text of N.Y. LAB Law § 20, part of New York’s LAB Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "LAB Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Divisions or bureaus
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§ 20. Divisions or bureaus. Existing divisions or bureaus in the\ndepartment shall continue until changed, consolidated or abolished\npursuant to this section. The commissioner may establish such divisions\nor bureaus as may be necessary for the administration and operation of\nthe department, under this chapter, and may change, consolidate or\nabolish divisions or bureaus. Each division and bureau shall be subject\nto the supervision and direction of the commissioner, and shall have\njurisdiction of such matters, exercise such powers and perform such\nduties as may be assigned to it by the commissioner.\n
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