7 Alaska Admin. Code § 52.265

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 7 AAC 52.265 - Publications
(a) A resident may request and is entitled to receive any reading material that may be obtained through the state or local government library system. A resident is not limited to the facility's collection, but may take advantage of the total resources of the state or local government library system.
(b) A resident may purchase, subscribe to, and otherwise receive and read any and all books, newspapers, and periodicals, subject to inspection for contraband. The superintendent may prohibit receipt of a publication only if it could directly aid an escape or incite any form of violence or if it contains sexual matter not constitutionally protected.
(c) When a publication is not delivered to a resident, the resident must be given a written notice of that fact. This notice must set out in detail the reason why the written material was rejected.

7 AAC 52.265

Eff. 7/3/80, Register 74; am 1/14/2000, Register 153

Authority:AS 47.05.010

AS 47.14.010

AS 47.14.020

AS 47.14.050

AS 47.14.100