New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law - PBH § 1607. Cooperation with other departments

The board may request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or other agency of the state, and the same are authorized to provide, without additional compensation, such assistance, services and data as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this article.  The board may, within appropriations available therefor, employ such other personnel as may be necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this article.