Purpose


The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: clarify distinctions in permissible use and storage of religious items; amend the list of religious items permitted for individual worship or for wearing or carrying all times; create a limitation on the amount of time inmates may possess food and drink items purchased from the canteen; clarify the number and type of envelopes inmates are permitted to possess; and specify that inmates who are transferred to a Department facility from jail have 30 days to dispose of unauthorized property.