§ 402 — Powers of the secretary of state

New York § 402

• Jurisdiction: New York
• Law GBS: General Business
• Art. 27: Licensing of Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Esthetics and Cosmetology

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§ 402. Powers of the secretary of state. In addition to the powers and\nduties elsewhere prescribed in this article, the secretary shall have\npower to:\n 1. Appoint a sufficient number of assistants, inspectors and other\nemployees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this\narticle, to prescribe their duties, and to fix their compensation within\nthe amount appropriated therefor;\n 2. Examine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses\nand prospective applicants taking examinations under this article;\n 3. Keep records of all licenses issued, suspended or revoked, or\norders directing the cessation of unlicensed activities;\n 4. Prepare a manual of rules and regulations for the conduct of\nexaminations and to furnish copies thereof to persons desiring the same\nupon payment of a reasonable fee therefor; and\n 5. Adopt such rules and regulations not inconsistent with the\nprovisions of this article, as may be necessary with respect to the form\nand content of applications for licenses, the reception thereof, the\ninvestigation and examination of applicants and of prospective\napplicants taking examinations and their qualifications, and the other\nmatters incidental or appropriate to the powers and duties of the\nsecretary as prescribed by this article and for the proper\nadministration and enforcement of the provisions of this article.\n