Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 11 - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Chapter 12.11.09 - Inmate Welfare Fund
Section 12.11.09.02 - Definitions

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.11.09.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) Commissary.
(a) "Commissary" means a contractual service operation from which an inmate may purchase food, health items, and other sundry merchandise to enhance the inmate's health and welfare needs.

(b) "Commissary" does not include a cafeteria or lunchroom.

(2) Inmate.
(a) "Inmate" has the meaning stated in Correctional Services Article, § 1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) "Inmate' includes an individual referred to as a:
(i) Resident; or

(ii) Detainee.

(3) "Emergency" has the meaning stated in COMAR 21.01.02.01B.

(4) "Emergency procurement" means the acquisition of goods or services under COMAR 21.05.06.02B.

(5) "Inmate welfare fund" means a fund used to benefit the general inmate population that is derived primarily from commissions from vendors who provide:
(a) Commissary services; and

(b) Vending machines services.

(6) "Managing official" has the meaning stated in Correctional Services Article, § 1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

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