New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 9. Executive Department |
Subtitle AA. State Commission of Correction |
Chapter I. Minimum Standards and Regulations for Management of County Jails and Penitentiaries |
Subchapter A. Minimum Standards and Regulations |
Part 7005. Prisoner Personal Hygiene |
Sec. 7005.6. Personal health care items
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- (a) Upon admission to a facility, all prisoners shall be provided at facility expense with an issue of a personal health care items, including but not limited to:(1) soap;(2) toothbrush;(3) toothpaste;(4) drinking cup;(5) toilet paper; and(6) bath towel.(b) In addition to the items listed in subdivision (a) of this section, all female prisoners shall be provided at facility expense with necessary feminine hygiene items, including but not limited to:(1) tampons; and(2) sanitary napkins.(c) All feminine hygiene items shall be stored and dispensed in a manner sufficient to ensure that they are sanitary.(d) Bath towels shall be exchanged weekly, or more frequently when necessary. All other personal health care items issued pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section shall be replenished or replaced as needed.