New York State Department of Health (NYSDH)

Animal research facilities must be licensed by the New York State Department of Health. The license is renewed annually. The New York State Department of Health Inspector makes unannounced visits and evaluates the care and use of all live vertebrate animals used or intended for use in biomedical research, teaching or testing. The State Inspector examines the animal care and research program and facility for compliance with the U.S.D.A. Regulations, State Regulations and the P.H.S. Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. The State Inspector may visit the animal rooms, inspect the researcher's lab and review U.C.A.R. protocols. Any deficiencies are stated with deadline for correction in a written report. Serious deficiencies may result in revocation of the facility's license and suspension of animal research activity.