§ 948. Investigations and complaints. The commissioner shall have the authority to inspect ongoing or completed mold assessment and mold remediation projects and to conduct an investigation upon his or her own initiation or upon receipt of a complaint by any person or entity.

Terms Used In N.Y. Labor Law 948

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of the department of labor. See N.Y. Labor Law 930
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Mold: means any indoor multi-cellular fungi growth capable of creating toxins that can cause pulmonary, respiratory, neurological or other major illnesses after minimal exposure, as such exposure is defined by the environmental protection agency, centers for disease control and prevention, national institute of health, or other federal, state, or local agency organized to study and/or protect human health. See N.Y. Labor Law 930
  • Mold remediation: means conducting the business of removal, cleaning, sanitizing, or surface disinfection of mold, mold containment, and waste handling of mold and materials used to remove mold from surfaces by a business enterprise, including but not limited to, sole proprietorships. See N.Y. Labor Law 930
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