ยง 23. Records, documents and papers of the department. All
proceedings, documents, papers and records filed or deposited with the
department relating to matters within its jurisdiction and powers shall
be public records; except such portions thereof as are received and
accepted by the commissioner, as being of a confidential nature which
when so received and accepted shall not be subject to subpoena. Copies
of all official documents and orders so filed or deposited, certified by
the commissioner, a deputy commissioner, counsel, a division director,
or an assistant director under the seal of the department to be true
copies of the originals, shall be evidence in like manner as the
originals.
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.