ยง 160-e. Powers  of  the  department.  The  department  shall have the
  following powers and duties:
1. To receive applications for certification and licensing;
2.  To  establish  the  administrative   procedures   for   processing
  applications for certification and licensing;
3.  To approve or disapprove applications for certification or license
  and issue certificates or licenses;
4. To maintain a  registry  of  the  names  and  addresses  of  people
  certified or licensed under this article;
5. To retain records and all application materials submitted to it;
6.  To  approve  courses  and  seminars  for original certification or
  licensing  and  continuing  education  to  ensure  that  the  same   are
  consistent with the standards established by the board, or equivalent to
  those required by such standards;
7. To assist the board in such other manner as the board may request;
8. To establish administrative procedures for disciplinary proceedings
  conducted pursuant to the provisions of this article; and
9.  To  suspend  and  revoke  certificates or licenses pursuant to the
  disciplinary proceedings provided for in this article.
Structure New York Laws
Article 6-E - State Certified and Licensed Real Estate Appraisers
160-C - State Board of Real Estate Appraisal.
160-E - Powers of the Department.
160-G - Certification and Licensing Process.
160-H - Licenses and Certifications.
160-I - Examination Requirement.
160-J - Examination Prerequisites.
160-K - Experience Requirement.
160-L - Terms of Registration.
160-M - Nonresident Certification and Licensing.
160-N - Nonresident Certification and Licensing by Reciprocity.
160-O - Renewal Certificate or License.
160-Q - Principal Place of Business.
160-R - Certificate or License.
160-U - Disciplinary Proceedings.
160-W - Hearing and Judicial Review.
160-X - Classification of Services.