ยง   1300.   Nuisances;   general  powers  of  commissioner.    1.  The
  commissioner shall have all necessary powers to make investigations  and
  examinations into nuisances, or questions affecting the security of life
  and health in any locality.
2.  The commissioner may from time to time employ competent persons to
  render sanitary service, and make or supervise practical and  scientific
  investigations  and  examinations  requiring  expert  skill, and prepare
  plans and reports relative thereto.
Structure New York Laws
Article 13 - Nuisances and Sanitation
Title 1 - General Provisions; Control and Abatement
1300 - Nuisances; General Powers of Commissioner.
1300-B - Throwing Gas Tar or Refuse Into Public Waters.
1301 - Nuisances; Examination and Abatement by Order of Governor; Expenses.
1302 - Nuisances; Local Boards of Health; Duty to Assist Commissioner.
1303 - Nuisances; Local Boards of Health; General Powers and Duties.
1304 - Nuisances; Local Health Officers; General Powers.
1305 - Nuisances; Abatement by Local Boards of Health.
1306 - Nuisances; Abatement Expenses.
1307 - Nuisances; Abatement Expenses; Lien and Execution.
1308 - Powers and Duties of Local Boards of Health.
1309 - City of New York; Exceptions.
1311 - Hand Washing Facilities at Certain Public Establishments Featuring Animals.