North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 14 - Director, Division of Health Service Regulation
Subchapter J - JAILS, LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES
Section .0900 - FOOD
Section 14J .0902 - MEAL SERVICE
Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024
(a) Each jail shall provide at least three meals for inmates, two of which must be hot, at regular times during each 24-hour period. There shall be not more than 14 hours between the evening meal and breakfast.
(b) Food shall be served to inmates on individual serving trays. Eating utensils, consistent with security considerations, and condiments shall be provided.
(c) While food is being transported, either from inside or outside the jail it shall be covered to prevent contamination. Food must be maintained at appropriate serving temperatures as specified in Commission for Public Health Rule 15 NCAC 18A.1522.
(d) Food shall never be used as a reward or punishment.
(e) Each jail shall keep a daily record of the number of meals served.
Authority
G.S.
153A-221;
Eff. June 1,
1990;
Amended Eff. December 1, 1991;
Pursuant to
G.S.
150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
substantive public interest Eff. January 5,
2016.
