N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 581-2.2 – Authority and duties of the agency with respect to enforcement.

(a) Any alleged violation may be considered by the agency upon:
1. (1) a referral by the enforcement committee prior to a determination by the enforcement committee; or
2. (2) a request by a majority of the agency members made prior to consideration of the alleged violation by the enforcement committee.
(b) The agency may determine whether a violation has occurred and decide on an appropriate disposition of any enforcement action it considers.
(c) The agency may hold hearings and issue determinations and orders as provided for in Subparts 581-3 and 581-4 of this Part.