N.Y. SOS Law § 257
This is the official text of N.Y. SOS Law § 257, part of New York’s SOS Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "SOS Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Supervision; regulations
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§ 257. Supervision; regulations. The department shall: 1. supervise\nthe administration of services for the aged, blind or disabled by social\nservices officials;\n 2. Make regulations necessary for the carrying out of this title to\nthe end that services for the aged, blind or disabled may be\nadministered uniformly throughout the state, except when otherwise\nrequired or permitted by the department with the approval of the\nsecretary of health, education and welfare.\n
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