Whenever a matter has been referred to the commission by a steward or judges which involves an alleged violation by any person of any law or of any section of the rules and regulations or an order or directive of the commission, or whenever the commission, on its own initiative, shall determine to take cognizance of any such alleged violation or any other matter within its jurisdiction.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4208.13