Section 255. Rules and orders

The commissioner may adopt and enforce all
  rules and all orders necessary to  carry  out  the  provisions  of  this
  article.  Every  rule  or  order  shall  be  filed  in the office of the
  department of state, except an  order  directed  only  to  a  person  or
  persons  named  therein  which shall be served by personal delivery of a
  copy, or by mailing a copy in a sealed envelope with postage prepaid  to
  each  person  to  whom  such  order  is  directed,  or, in the case of a
  corporation, to any officer or agent of  the  corporation  upon  whom  a
  summons  may  be  served  in accordance with the provisions of the civil
  practice law and rules.  The filing of any rule and of  any  order,  not
  herein  required to be served, in the office of the department of state,
  shall constitute due and sufficient notice to all  persons  affected  by
  such  rule  or order. A rule when duly filed as provided in this section
  shall have the force and effect of law.