New York § 146 - 146Health officer
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 146 — 146Health officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 146. 146Health officer
§ 146. Health officer. No person shall be eligible to appointment as health officer unless he shall be a physician and surgeon duly licensed to practice under the laws of this state, and who has practiced as such for at least ten years. The health officer shall possess such powers and perform such duties as shall be delegated to or prescribed by the commissioner of public safety or by ordinance of the common council.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 146 cover?
Section 146 ("146Health officer") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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