New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law - PBH § 309. Local boards of health;  quasi-judicial powers;  enforcement

(a) issue subpoenas which shall be regulated by the civil practice law and rules;

(b) compel the attendance of witnesses;

(c) administer oaths to witnesses and compel them to testify;

(d) by resolution, designate one of its members to sign and issue such subpoenas;

(e) issue warrants to any peace officer, acting pursuant to his special duties, or police officer of the municipality to apprehend and remove such person or persons as cannot otherwise be subjected to its orders or regulations, and to the sheriff of the county to bring to its aid the power of the county whenever it shall be necessary to do so;  

(f) prescribe and impose penalties for the violation of or failure to comply with any of its orders or regulations, or any of the regulations of the state sanitary code, not exceeding two thousand dollars for a single violation or failure, to be sued for and recovered by it in any court of competent jurisdiction;  and

(g) appoint one or more hearing officers as shall be necessary to carry out its functions and duties,  1  The hearing officer shall have the same powers possessed by the board to hold and conduct hearings.  The hearing officer shall function under the supervision of the local board and shall make findings of fact and recommendations to the board.