New York Consolidated Laws, Agriculture and Markets Law - AGM § 242. Power of commissioner to investigate

The commissioner shall have power to investigate any transaction in connection with the operation of any refrigerated warehouse or locker plant, and may examine the records of any person or corporation applying for or holding a license;  but information relating to the general business of the applicant or licensee which may be disclosed by such investigation, and which is not related to the immediate purpose thereof, shall be deemed of a confidential nature by the commissioner.