Section 2978. Regulations

1. Except as provided in subdivision two of this
  section, the commissioner of health (a) subject to the approval  of  the
  state  hospital  review  and  planning council by a majority vote of its
  members, shall establish such regulations as may be  necessary  for  the
  implementation  of this article and (b) may provide suggested forms that
  may  be  used  for  the  purpose  of  expressing  a  decision  regarding
  cardiopulmonary  resuscitation  or  for  the  purpose  of  designating a
  surrogate, pursuant to this article.
    2. The commissioners of  mental  health  and  mental  retardation  and
  developmental  disabilities,  in  consultation  with the commissioner of
  health, shall  establish  such  regulations  as  may  be  necessary  for
  implementation  of  this article with respect to those persons in mental
  hygiene facilities.