Legislation

* § 294. Rules and regulations; enforcement. 1. The commissioner may
make and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to
effectuate the provisions and intent of this article and to enforce the
provision of any marketing agreement or order, all of which shall have
the force and effect of law.

2. The commissioner may institute such action at law or in equity as
may appear necessary to enforce compliance with any provision of this
article, or any rule or regulation, marketing agreement or order,
committed to the commissioner's administration, and in addition to any
other remedy under article three of this chapter or otherwise may apply
for relief by injunction if necessary to protect the public interest
without being compelled to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at
law does not exist. Such application may be made to the supreme court in
any district or county as provided in the civil practice law and rules,
or to the supreme court in the third judicial district.

* NB Effective July 1, 2026