N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 7 § 1704.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 1704.5 - Personal hygiene items

(a) The following shall be provided or, where specified below, made available to each inmate at time of reception:

(1) bar of soap;

(2) toothbrush;

(3) toothpaste;

(4) disposable razor (this item may be made available as needed; to be returned when the shave is completed);

(5) drinking cup;

(6) roll of toilet paper;

(7) comb of nonhazardous design and material; and

(8) sanitary napkins for female inmates.

(b) Reissue.

(1) The items listed in subdivision (a) of this section will be replenished on an as-needed basis, the frequency to be determined by a reasonable period of time for consumption of the item and subject to review by the issuing officer.

(2) The disposable razor shall be replaced on an exchange basis (or made available as needed; to be returned when the shave is completed).

(3) In those facilities where inmates are housed in "multiple occupancy housing units" and toilet paper is maintained in a communal toilet room, the issuing officer will ensure that adequate replenishment is made for the room rather than to the individual inmates.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 1704.5