Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-616
This is the official text of Md. Code, Correctional Services § 9-616, part of Maryland’s Code, Correctional Services — governs prisons and the state correctional system.
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§9–616.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Commission” means the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards.
(3) “Menstrual hygiene products” includes tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.
(b) This section applies to local correctional facilities and correctional facilities in the Division of Correction.
(c) (1) Each correctional facility shall have a written policy and procedure in place requiring menstrual hygiene products to be provided at no cost to a female incarcerated individual on:
(i) admission to the facility;
(ii) a routine basis; and
(iii) request.
(2) The managing official of a correctional facility shall ensure that the facility has a sufficient supply of menstrual hygiene products available to meet the needs of the incarcerated individual population at all times.
(d) The Commission shall establish standards regarding the proper disposal of menstrual hygiene products.
(e) Each correctional facility shall maintain records on the provision and availability of menstrual hygiene products to incarcerated individuals.
(f) The Commission shall review each correctional facility’s policy and records relating to menstrual hygiene products during regular inspections.
(2) “Commission” means the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards.
(3) “Menstrual hygiene products” includes tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.
(b) This section applies to local correctional facilities and correctional facilities in the Division of Correction.
(c) (1) Each correctional facility shall have a written policy and procedure in place requiring menstrual hygiene products to be provided at no cost to a female incarcerated individual on:
(i) admission to the facility;
(ii) a routine basis; and
(iii) request.
(2) The managing official of a correctional facility shall ensure that the facility has a sufficient supply of menstrual hygiene products available to meet the needs of the incarcerated individual population at all times.
(d) The Commission shall establish standards regarding the proper disposal of menstrual hygiene products.
(e) Each correctional facility shall maintain records on the provision and availability of menstrual hygiene products to incarcerated individuals.
(f) The Commission shall review each correctional facility’s policy and records relating to menstrual hygiene products during regular inspections.
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