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 3091 - Incarcerated Person Canteen Operation

Universal Citation: 15 CA Code of Regs 3091

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

(a) A current list of approved available merchandise, the price of each item, and the canteen operating hours shall be conspicuously posted at each canteen. Copies shall be made available to incarcerated persons denied direct access to the canteen.

(b) Canteen draw schedules shall:

(1) Be published at least once every six months.

(2) Be posted in each housing unit at each facility and camp.

(3) Include no less than three canteen draw dates each month based on the last two digits of the incarcerated person's department identification number.

(4) Each incarcerated person shall be entitled to no less than one draw each month.

(1) Complete an itemized order list prior to purchasing canteen items.

(2) Place a clear thumbprint or three fingerprints on the canteen sales receipt.

(3) Sign the canteen sales receipt to authorize the Trust Account withdrawal and verify the amount purchased.

(4) Restricted Housing Unit (RHU) incarcerated persons shall sign the approved canteen shopping list prior to submitting it to the RHU staff authorizing the Trust Account withdrawal, and upon receipt of the merchandise, shall sign the approved institution distribution forms to verify the amount purchased and received.

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 5005, 5006 and 5054, Penal Code.

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