§ 4662*2 — Powers of the commissioner

* § 4662. Powers of the commissioner. 1. The commissioner is hereby\nauthorized to:\n (a) develop, in consultation with the director of the state office for\nthe aging, consumers, operators of assisted living residences and home\ncare service agency providers, a consumer information guide to inform\nand assist the consumer in the selection of an assisted living\nresidence;\n (b) promulgate, in consultation with the director of the state office\nfor the aging, such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement\nthe provisions of this article;\n (c) receive and investigate complaints regarding the condition,\noperation and quality of care of any entities holding themselves out as\nassisted living, or advertising themselves by a similar term;\n (d) make necessary investigations to procure information required to\nimplement the provisions of this article; and\n (e) exercise all other powers and functions as are necessary to\nimplement the provisions of this article.\n 2. Nothing in this section shall restrict the availability of powers\notherwise available to the commissioner under the provisions of this\nchapter and under the social services law.\n * NB There are 2 § 4662's\n