The commissioner, with due regard for the recommendations made by the community mental health board, shall make, promulgate, modify, repeal and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary adequately to effectuate the provisions of this act and the powers conferred upon him and upon the department hereunder.

L.1957, c. 146, p. 552, s. 10. Amended by L.1967, c. 100, s. 10, eff. June 12, 1967.