N.Y. PBH Law § 1606

§ 1606. Functions, powers and duties. 1. The board (a) may prepare and\nrecommend rules and regulations, or amendment or repeal thereof, for\ncontrolling the use, transportation, storage and disposal of pesticides\nconsistent with the declared purpose of this article and (b) shall\ndesignate the department or departments by whom such rules or\nregulations shall be promulgated, administered and enforced in\naccordance with the functions, powers and duties of such department or\ndepartments prescribed by law. Such rules and regulations shall not be\neffective until filed in the office of the department of state. Any such\naction shall be taken only at a meeting upon the affirmative vote in\nperson or by mail of at least five voting members of the board,\nexclusive of any deputy or other representative, after a meeting with\nthe advisory members of the board and consideration of available\nscientific evidence.\n 2. To further the declared purpose of this article, the board shall\nhave the following functions, powers and duties:\n (a) To formulate over-all policy in the state's programs for\nregulating the use, transportation, storage and disposal of pesticides.\n (b) To coordinate the activities and programs of member departments\nconcerned with the use and effects of pesticides.\n (c) To cause such studies, research and investigations to be made as\nit may deem advisable and necessary.\n (d) To hold public hearings.\n (e) To collect and compile information and data relating to the use\nand effects of pesticides.\n (f) To advise and assist state departments and agencies upon request.\n (g) To inform the public concerning the state's efforts to regulate\nthe use of pesticides and to provide information concerning pesticides.\n (i) To recommend that the use of specific pesticides be prohibited\nunder specified conditions.\n (j) To consult and cooperate with the appropriate agencies of the\nfederal government or of other states to more effectively carry out its\nfunctions, powers and duties hereunder.\n (k) To do all things necessary or reasonable to carry out the\nforegoing functions, powers and duties.\n