New York Laws
Article 26-B - Board of Social Welfare
750 - Duties of the Attorney General and District Attorneys.

§ 750. Duties of the attorney general and district attorneys. If, in
the opinion of the board, any matter in regard to the management or
affairs of any such institution, society or association, or any
incarcerated individual or person in any way connected therewith,
require legal investigation or action of any kind, notice thereof may be
given by the board, to the attorney general, and he shall thereupon make
inquiry and take such proceedings in the premises as he may deem
necessary and proper. The attorney general and every district attorney
shall, when so required, furnish such legal assistance, counsel or
advice as the board may require in the discharge of its duties.

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