California Code of Regulations
Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections
Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole
Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs
Article 4 - Food Services
Section 3054.1 - Vegetarian Diet Program

Universal Citation: 15 CA Code of Regs 3054.1

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Vegetarian meals shall be available at all institutions upon request for incarcerated persons with any religious, personal, or ethical dietary need.

(b) Incarcerated persons may request participation in the Vegetarian Diet Program in accordance with Title 15, section 3054.3.

(c) Participating incarcerated persons shall be provided with an approved vegetarian protein alternative(s). Vegetarian meals contain plant-based foods and may include dairy, eggs, and seafood. On days seafood will be served as the vegetarian alternative, a non-seafood alternative will be offered.

(d) All institutions shall adhere to standardized departmental vegetarian diet menus and approved procedures for procuring and serving vegetarian meals.

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 383b, 5009 and 5054, Penal Code.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 383b, 5009 and 5054, Penal Code.

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