N.Y. Work. Comp. Law § 117

§ 117. Rules. 1. The board may adopt reasonable rules consistent with\nand supplemental to the provisions of this chapter and the labor law.\nThe chairman may make reasonable regulations consistent with the\nprovisions of this chapter and the labor law.\n 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board\nshall, at least forty-five days prior to the adoption, amendment,\nsuspension or repeal of any rule or regulation of the board or of the\nchairman, give or cause to be given notice and offer any person or other\nagency an opportunity to present data, views or arguments, in accordance\nwith the provisions of subdivision one of section two hundred two of the\nstate administrative procedure act, providing, however, that the\ninadvertent failure to mail notice to any person or agency as provided\ntherein shall not invalidate any rule or regulation adopted thereunder.\nA proceeding to contest any rule on the grounds of noncompliance with\nthe procedural requirements of such subdivision must be commenced within\nfour months from the effective date of the rule or regulation.\n