New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Part 857 - Problem Gambling Treatment And Recovery Services
Section 857.2 - Legal authority
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) Section 19.07 (a) of the Mental Hygiene Law charges the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS or "Office") with assuring the development of comprehensive plans, programs and services for research, prevention, care, treatment, rehabilitation, education and training related to substance use disorder and compulsive gambling.
(b) Section 19.09 (b) of the Mental Hygiene Law allows the commissioner to adopt regulations necessary and proper to implement any matter under the commissioner's jurisdiction.
(c) Section 19.20 of the Mental Hygiene Law authorizes the Office to receive and review criminal history information from the Justice Center related to employees or volunteers of treatment facilities certified, licensed or operated by the Office.
(d) Section 19.20-a of the Mental Hygiene Law authorizes the Office to receive and review criminal history information from the Justice Center related to persons seeking to be credentialed by the Office or applicants for an operating certificate issued by the Office.
(e) Section 32.01 of the Mental Hygiene Law states the commissioner may adopt any regulation reasonably necessary to implement and effectively exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred by Article 32 of the Mental Hygiene Law.
(f) Section 32.02 of the Mental Hygiene Law states the commissioner may adopt regulations necessary to ensure quality services to those suffering from compulsive gambling.
(g) Section 32.07 of the Mental Hygiene Law states the commissioner may adopt regulations to effectuate the provisions and purposes of article 32 of the Mental Hygiene Law.
