New York Laws
Title 3 - Powers and Duties
15-0309 - Power to Sue.

The department may bring actions, suits or proceedings as in its
judgment may be necessary and proper to enable it to perform any of the
duties imposed upon it by the provisions of this article as amended or
to prevent the violation by any person or public corporation of any of
the provisions thereof; and may defend such actions, suits or
proceedings as may arise through the performance of any duties or
functions imposed upon it by the provisions of this article as amended.

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