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New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 9. Executive Department |
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Subtitle AA. State Commission of Correction |
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Chapter VI. Minimum Standards and Regulations for Management of State Correctional Facilities |
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Part 7612. Prisoner Personal Hygiene |
Sec. 7612.4. Hair
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- (a) All prisoners shall be permitted to adopt hair styles, including facial hair styles of any length, which in the opinion of the department does not constitute a threat to the safety, security or good order of a facility.(b) When in the opinion of the chief administrative officer, the growth or removal of a prisoner's hair, including facial hair, creates an identification problem, a new photograph may be taken of that prisoner at facility expense.(c) There shall be hair care services available to prisoners which comply with applicable health requirements. Hair equipment shall be stored securely when not in use.