State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > New-york > Cor > Article-17 > 431§ 431. Certain powers and duties of commissioner with respect to such institution. The commissioner of correction shall: 1. See that the purposes of such institution are carried into effect, and to that end have all necessary powers not inconsistent with law. 2. Establish rules and regulations for its internal government, discipline and management; but the commissioner may prescribe matters as to which rules and regulations, subject to revocation or suspension by him, may be adopted by the superintendent of the institution. 3. If lands are required for the use of the institution, acquire the same by purchase or condemnation, subject to the approval of and within appropriations therefor granted by the legislature.
