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
Subchapter 2 - Incarcerated Person Resources
Article 1 - Canteens
Section 3090 - Inmate Canteen Establishment and Draw Limits

(a) Each facility shall establish an inmate canteen pursuant to penal code section 5005 enabling inmate purchases of approved merchandise. Facility staff shall consult with representatives of the inmate population when determining items to be stocked in the canteen for resale to the inmates.

(b) The maximum monthly canteen draw authorized by the Secretary is $300.00. An inmate's regular canteen purchase shall not exceed the limits specified in section 3044 or the inmate trust account balance, whichever is less.

(c) Inmates shall be permitted to deduct from their trust accounts for canteen purchases by signing a canteen sales receipt.

(d) An inmate's trust account deductions for canteen purchases shall not be restricted beyond limits established by the Secretary for all inmates in like work groups, except by formal disciplinary action for a violation involving canteen or the intentional or negligent destruction, damage, or misuse of state property, for violations of subsections 3016(a), 3016(b), 3016(d), or 3290(d), or in accordance with subsections 3315(g)(5)(K) and 3315(g)(5)(M).

(e) Trust account statements showing current balances shall be issued to those inmates submitting written requests, provided 90 days have elapsed since their previous request.