The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify which inmates are prohibited from possessing tobacco products.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

33-401.401Use of Tobacco Products

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify which inmates are prohibited from possessing tobacco products.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The use of tobacco products by inmates.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 944.09, 944.115 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 386.201, 386.202, 386.203, 386.204, 386.205, 386.206, 944.09, 944.115 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 REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Paul Vazquez, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

33-401.401 Use of Tobacco Products.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) All iInmates at all state correctional facilities, with the exception of those participating in a community release program under Rule 33-601.602, F.A.C., or as otherwise provided in subsection (7) of this rule, in administrative confinement, disciplinary confinement, close management, and maximum management housing at all institutions shall not be allowed to possess any tobacco products or lighters.

(7) through (9) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 944.09, 944.115 FS. Law Implemented 386.201, 386.202, 386.203, 386.204, 386.205, 386.206, 944.09, 944.115 FS. History– New 12-31-80, Formerly 33-20.01, Amended 3-12-86, 2-24-92, 1-4-94, Formerly 33-20.001, Amended 2-3-00, 10-1-03, 6-18-08, 10-1-11, 6-18-13,_________.