Md. Code Regs. 12.11.09.02

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 12.11.09.02 - Definitions

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.

Md. Code Regs. 12.11.09.02

Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective September 23, 2013 (40:21 Md. R. 1772); emergency status expired 1/1/2014
Regulation .02 amended effective 42:4 Md. R. 434, eff.3/2/2015; amended effective 44:20 Md. R. 946, eff. 10/9/2017