Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
33-601.721: Visiting Operations
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend to rule to permit wardens to accept donations of games, small toys and other suitable items from individuals or the community to ensure that these items are available for small children during visitation.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Visitation.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 944.09, 944.23 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 944.09, 944.23, 944.8031 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Dorothy M. Ridgway, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

33-601.721 Visiting Operations.

(1) No change.

(2) Wardens shall ensure that games, small toys and other suitable activities are available for small children to assist visitors with keeping their children occupied during visitation. Purchases to replenish toys and items for other activities are is authorized from the General Revenue Fund. Wardens may also accept donations of games, small toys and other suitable items from individuals or the community. Visitors shall not be charged for damaged or broken games or toys.

(3) through (11) No change.

Specific Authority 944.09, 944.23 FS. Law Implemented 20.315, 944.09, 944.23, 944.8031 FS. History–New 11-18-01, Amended 5-27-02, 9-16-03,___________.