ยง 16-b. Public awareness campaign regarding Lyme disease and other
tick-borne diseases. The commissioner, in consultation with the
commissioner of health, shall develop and conduct a public awareness
campaign regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The
campaign may utilize public forums, social media and mass media,
including but not limited to internet, radio, and print advertising and
shall include materials and information on the department's website. The
campaign shall be tailored to educate farmers, farm workers, and other
agricultural employees regarding: (a) Lyme disease and other tick-borne
diseases; (b) recognition of the symptoms of Lyme disease and other
tick-borne diseases; (c) the available treatments for Lyme disease and
other tick-borne diseases; and (d) preventive measures that may be taken
to lessen the threat posed by ticks carrying Lyme disease or other
tick-borne diseases.
Structure New York Laws
Article 2 - Department of Agriculture and Markets; Jurisdiction; General Powers and Duties
4 - Department of Agriculture and Markets.
5 - Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets.
11 - Other Officers and Employees.
13 - Salaries of Officers; Expenses.
16 - General Powers and Duties of Department.
16-A - Food Products Containing Nitrous Oxide; Packaging.
16-B - Public Awareness Campaign Regarding Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Diseases.
20 - Access to Place of Business.
20-A - Search Warrant in Aid of the Commissioner of Agriculture.
21 - Interference With Department Employees in Performance of Duties; Bribery.
22 - Power to Administer Oaths and Compel Testimony.
23 - Records, Documents and Papers of the Department.
24 - Publication of Department Bulletins, Publications and Reports.
26 - Transfer of Property and Records in Custody of Council of Agriculture and Markets.
27 - Obtaining Title to Real Property by Purchase or Acquisition.