33-601.314: Rules of Prohibited Conduct and Penalties for Infractions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to revise the disciplinary charge for possession of a cell phone to include possession of any components or peripherals in accordance with Section 944.47(1)(a)6., F.S., and to create a new disciplinary charge for unauthorized use of or tampering with computers or other office equipment.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rules of Prohibited Conduct and Penalties for Infractions.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 944.09 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 20.315, 944.09, 944.14, 944.279, 944.28 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Kendra Lee Jowers, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
33-601.314 Rules of Prohibited Conduct and Penalties for Infractions.
The following table shows established maximum penalties for the indicated offenses. As used in the table, DC means the maximum number of days of disciplinary confinement that may be imposed and GT means the maximum number of days of gain time that may be taken. Any portion of either penalty may be applied.
Section 1 through Section 2 No change.
Section 3 CONTRABAND ANY ARTICLE NOT SOLD IN THE CANTEEN, OR ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTION, OR FOR WHICH YOU DO NOT HAVE A SPECIFIC PERMIT AUTHORIZED BY THE INSTITUTION WHERE PRESENTLY HOUSED
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Section 3-1 through Section 3-13 No change. Section 3-14 Possession or use of a cellular telephone or any other type of wireless communication device, or any components or peripherals to such devices, including but not limited to SIM cards, Bluetooth items, batteries, and charging devices; any other technology that is found to be in furtherance of possessing or using a communication device prohibited under Section 944.47(1)(a)6., F.S. |
60 DC + All GT |
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Section 3-15 No change. |
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Section 4-8 No change. |
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Section 9-1 through 9-36 No change. |
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Section 9-37 Unauthorized use of or tampering with a computer, computer peripheral device, or any other office equipment. Other office equipment includes copying machines, facsimile machines, postage meters, or any other device utilized in an office or office-like environment. |
60 DC + All GT |
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Section 10-11 No change. |
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Specific Authority 944.09 FS. Law Implemented 20.315, 944.09, 944.14, 944.279, 944.28 FS. HistoryNew 3-12-84, Amended 1-10-85, Formerly 33-22.12, Amended 12-30-86, 9-7-89, 11-22-90, 6-2-94, 10-1-95, 3-24-97, 7-9-98, 8-13-98, Formerly 33-22.012, Amended 9-30-99, 6-7-00, 4-18-02, 10-10-04, 1-9-05, 4-17-05, 6-5-05, 10-27-05, 10-12-06, 11-8-07, 5-18-08, 11-9-08,________.
