N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 4911

§ 4911. Powers of the commissioner. 1. The commissioner shall have the\npower to grant and revoke certifications of external appeal agents to\nconduct external appeals requested pursuant to either paragraph (a) or\n(b) of subdivision two of section forty-nine hundred ten of this title\nor pursuant to both such paragraphs.\n 2. If, after reviewing the application authorized by section\nforty-nine hundred twelve of this title, the commissioner is satisfied\nthat the applicant meets the requirements of this section, the\ncommissioner shall issue a certificate to the applicant. A certificate\nissued under this section shall be valid for a period of not more than\ntwo years.\n 3. In order to be re-certified, an external appeal agent must\ndemonstrate to the commissioner on forms prescribed by the commissioner\nthat it continues to meet all applicable standards required by this\ntitle. Re-certification under this section shall be valid for a period\nof not more than two years.\n