2006 New York Code - Powers Of The Secretary Of State.

 
    §  750-c.  Powers  of  the  secretary of state. The secretary of state
  shall  inspect  periodically  all  licensed  pet  cemeteries   and   pet
  crematoriums.  The  cost  of such inspection shall not be charged to the
  pet cemeteries or crematoriums. In addition to  the  powers  and  duties
  elsewhere  prescribed in this article, the secretary of state shall have
  power:
    1. To appoint an adequate number of assistants, inspectors  and  other
  employees  as  may  be  necessary  to  carry  out the provisions of this
  article, to prescribe their duties, and to fix their compensation within
  the amount appropriated therefor.
    2. To investigate applicants for licenses under this article.
    3. To keep records of all licenses issued, suspended or revoked.
    4. To conduct a physical inspection of all grounds  and  buildings  of
  any  pet  cemetery  or  pet crematorium periodically or upon receiving a
  complaint.
    5. To conduct a financial audit of all business  records,  trust  fund
  records and pet disposal forms for any pet cemetery or pet crematorium.
    6. To issue a subpoena for persons or records deemed appropriate to an
  investigation or any other action taken pursuant to this article.