Md. Code Regs. 12.03.02.10
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024
Section 12.03.02.10 - Halal Diet Platform RequirementsA. The RDP Halal Diet platform is a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet that is Halal Certified.B. At a minimum, 30 days before the observance of Ramadan, the facility chaplain, or a designee, shall inform the facility's correctional dietary manager, or a designee, of the following to ensure that an inmate who will observe the ceremonial fasting (dawn to sunset) is provided with:(1) If needed, an early breakfast served before dawn; and(2) A late dinner served immediately after sunset that consists of an enhanced meal as prescribed by the Office of Food Services.C. Daily during the Ramadan observance, the facility chaplain, or a designee, shall inform the correctional dietary manager, or a designee, of changes to the list of inmates approved to participate in the observance.D. An inmate currently prescribed a medical diet shall, before participating in the Ramadan fasting: (1) Review health and medical diet concerns with the facility's medical staff;(2) If applicable, sign a medical waiver for the period of the Ramadan observance; and(3) After the period of the Ramadan observance ends, return to the applicable medical diet, if the medical condition warranting the diet still exists.E. The commissary manager shall: (1) Ensure that appropriate Ramadan food items, traditionally used breaking a fast, such as dried date palms (dates), are available for purchase by the inmates a minimum of 60 days before the Ramadan observance; and(2) Advise the facilities when the Ramadan food items, including dried dates, are available for purchase and the cost of each item.F. A facility chaplain, or a designee, shall notify the facility's Islamic inmate population, at least 60 days before the Ramadan observance, of the availability of the Ramadan food items, including dried dates, and the cost of each item.Md. Code Regs. 12.03.02.10
Regulation .10 adopted effective 45:5 Md. R. 286, eff. 3/12/2018