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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 27
Mental Hygiene
TITLE B
Mental Health Act
ARTICLE 7
Office of Mental Health
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SECTION 7.18
Secure treatment facilities in the office
Mental Hygiene (MHY) CHAPTER 27, TITLE B, ARTICLE 7
§ 7.18 Secure treatment facilities in the office.

(a) There shall be in the office secure treatment facilities, as
defined in subdivision (o) of section 10.03 of this title, as designated
by the commissioner for the care and treatment of dangerous sex
offenders requiring confinement, as described in article ten of this
title.

(b) Such secure treatment facilities may be created on the former
grounds of hospitals operated by the office, but shall be considered
separate and distinct facilities and shall not be considered or defined
as hospitals.