ยง 9. Bureaus. Existing bureaus in the department are continued until
consolidated or abolished pursuant to this section. The commissioner may
establish such divisions, bureaus, and other units within the department
as may be necessary for the administration and operation of the
department and the proper exercise of its powers and the performance of
its duties, under this chapter, and may, from time to time, consolidate
or abolish such divisions, bureaus or other units within the department.
Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, the commissioner may
determine the official functions of each division, bureau, or other unit
within the department. There shall be a director of each bureau to be
appointed by the commissioner and who shall serve during the pleasure of
the commissioner. The directors of bureaus in the department who are in
office when this chapter takes effect shall continue in office during
the pleasure of the commissioner.
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.