169 - Delegation of powers and immunities in regard to dutch elm disease in municipalities.

§ 169. Delegation  of  powers  and  immunities  in regard to dutch elm  disease in municipalities.   The powers and  immunities  prescribed  and  granted  in  sections one hundred sixty-four, one hundred sixty-five and  one hundred sixty-seven of this article may, within the  limits  of  any  municipality,  be  exercised and enjoyed by the appropriate officers and  employees of such municipality with respect and in regard to  the  dutch  elm  disease,  if  with  the  approval of the commissioner and under the  direction of the commissioner or his representative  and  if  the  local  legislative  body  of  any  such  municipality by local law or ordinance  elects to exercise and enjoy such powers and immunities.