N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 695-b

§ 695-b. Authorization of programs. 1. The department is hereby\nauthorized to contract, within amounts appropriated, for the provision\nof rape crisis intervention and prevention programs as provided herein.\nRules, regulations and guidelines as shall be necessary or appropriate\nto assure successful implementation of this program shall be promulgated\nby the department.\n 2. Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit a program, with\nthe approval of the department, from subcontracting for, or otherwise\nensuring that the required services are available.\n