# N.Y. LAB Law § 788: Other powers

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ALAB_A21-A_S788

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. LAB Law § 788
- **Heading:** Other powers
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act LAB / Article 21-A / Section 788

## Text

§ 788. Other powers. The attorney general, either upon his or her own\ncomplaint or the complaint of any person acting for themselves or the\ngeneral public, has the authority to prosecute actions, either civil or\ncriminal, for violations of this article, or to enforce the provisions\nthereof independently and without specific direction of the\ncommissioner.\n

## Nearby sections

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- [N.Y. LAB Law § 786 Unlawful retaliation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ALAB_A21-A_S786.md)
- [N.Y. LAB Law § 787 Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ALAB_A21-A_S787.md)
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