Purpose
The purpose and effect of the rulemaking is update and re-structure the rule. Permissible clothing is updated to include Croc-style shoes. The rulemaking adds language clarifying that clothing and bedding, as well as their exchange, will be provided to death row inmates on the same basis as the general inmate population with limited exceptions for the welfare of the inmate or institutional security. Products containing baby oil, mineral oil, cocoa butter or alcohol are prohibited. New provisions permit consulate visits. Finally, restrictions on the place and manner of outdoor exercise are provided for inmates documented to have been involved any major rule violation requiring heightened security measures. The term "major rule violation" is defined in the rulemaking.