New York Public Health Law Section 1388 - Powers of the commissioner; emergencies.

 1388. Powers of the commissioner; emergencies.  In case of great and
  imminent  peril to the health of the general public from such hazards as
  may be  identified  as  resulting  from  exposure  to  toxic  substances
  emanating  from landfills, the commissioner may declare the existence of
  an emergency and take such measures and do such  acts  as  he  may  deem
  reasonably  necessary  and proper for the preservation and protection of
  the public health.

Last modified: February 3, 2019