Persons visiting institutions shall not be permitted to know the identity of inmates or their past histories; nor to communicate with them; nor shall they be permitted to handle tools, working materials, or other similar objects or appurtenances. Exception to this rule shall be taken when visitors are on official business, or have permission of the commissioner to proceed to the contrary. Unless the exception to this rule applies, visitors shall be taken only to such places as may be designated by the superintendent.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 51.5