New York Mental Hygiene Law Section 29.01 - Regulations and forms.

29.01 Regulations and forms.
The  commissioner  shall  have the power to make regulations governing
  admissions to hospitals, schools,  and  alcoholism  facilities  and  the
  identification  and  processing  of  patients.  He  shall  prescribe and
  furnish forms for use in procedures for admission.  Admission  shall  be
  had only upon such forms.

Last modified: February 3, 2019