N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law Section 31.09
Powers of the department regarding investigation and inspection

31.01
Evaluation of services for the mentally disabled 31.02
Operating certificate required 31.03
Operating certificates for family care homes 31.04
Regulatory powers of the commissioner 31.05
Issuance of an operating certificate 31.06
Child abuse prevention 31.07
Investigations and inspections 31.08
Compliance with operational standards by general hospitals 31.09
Powers of the department regarding investigation and inspection 31.11
Certain duties of providers of services 31.13
Powers of subpoena and examination 31.16
Suspension, revocation, or limitation of an operating certificate and imposition of fines by the commissioner of mental health 31.17
Formal hearings 31.19
Confinement, care, and treatment of the mentally disabled 31.20
Temporary operator 31.21
Injunction and temporary restraining order 31.22
Approval of certain certificates of incorporation or articles of organization 31.23
Approval of new construction 31.25
Residential services for treatment of eating disorders 31.26
Residential treatment facilities for children and youth 31.27
Comprehensive psychiatric emergency programs 31.28
Facilities 31.29
Monthly personal allowances 31.30
Abuse, neglect, and significant incidents involving vulnerable persons 31.31
Improper expenditure of moneys 31.33
Mental health special needs plans 31.35
Review of criminal history information concerning certain prospective employees 31.36
Crisis stabilization services 31.37
Mental health incident review panels