N.Y. State Administrative Procedure Act § 201 (2026)

§ 201. Adoption of procedures; plain language. This article
establishes minimum procedures for all agencies, provided, however, an
agency may adopt by rule additional procedures not inconsistent with
statute. Each agency shall strive to ensure that, to the maximum extent
practical, its rules, regulations and related documents are written in a
clear and coherent manner, using words with common and everyday
meanings.