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Public Health Law § 203 · Title 1. Officers and Employees

Commissioner; qualifications

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§ 203. Commissioner; qualifications. The commissioner shall be a physician, a graduate of an incorporated medical college, of at least ten years' experience in the actual practice of his profession, and of skill and experience in public health duties and sanitary science.

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Law content up to date as of October 9, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PBH203
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