Section 342. Establishment of a special task force

The commissioner is
  authorized to  establish  a  special  task  force  for  the  purpose  of
  concentrating   enforcement   of  the  labor  law  affecting  production
  employees in the apparel  industry  in  New  York  state  and  otherwise
  exercising  the  duties  and  powers set forth in sections three hundred
  forty-three and three hundred forty-four of this article.  Such  special
  task  force shall be empowered to investigate and conduct inspections at
  locations where an apparel industry contractor is operating.
    The commissioner is further authorized  to  publish  on  the  internet
  listings of those persons and entities investigated by the department or
  the  special  task  force on the apparel industry and found not to be in
  compliance  with  the  law.  The  listing  shall  include  all  relevant
  information  concerning  the  violators  included  in  the  registration
  process in accordance with  section  three  hundred  forty-one  of  this
  article.  The listing shall be updated regularly, not less than monthly,
  amended to be adjusted for new instances of non-compliance. Any retailer
  or  manufacturer  or   contractor   requesting   verification   of   the
  registration  status  of  a manufacturer or contractor shall be provided
  with a reference to this internet web site listing.