Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
33-203.101: Canteen Operations
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to remove language regarding the time frames inmates may possess consumable items from the institutional canteen, as this language is being moved to Rule 33-602.201, F.A.C., via Chapter 120, F.S.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule removes language regarding the time frames inmates may possess consumable items from the institutional canteen, as this language is being moved to Rule 33-602.201, F.A.C., via Chapter 120, F.S.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The agency has determined that this rule will not have an impact on small business. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 20.315, 944.09, 945.215 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 20.315, 944.09, 945.215, 946.002 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Kendra Lee Jowers, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

33-203.101 Canteen Operations.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) Items Authorized for Sale in Canteens.

(a) through (c) No change.

(d) In keeping with good sanitary practices, food in dormitories or cells is restricted to nonperishable items or food that is to be consumed immediately. Storage of perishable food is prohibited.

(5) through (8) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 20.315, 944.09, 945.215 FS. Law Implemented 20.315, 944.09, 945.215, 946.002 FS. History–New 1-20-86, Formerly 33-3.035, Amended 11-21-91, 5-25-95, 11-13-95, 5-28-96, 2-12-97, Formerly 33-3.0035, Amended 11-18-02, 12-2-03, 12-14-04, 6-16-05, 11-29-06, 11-9-08,_________.


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: George Sapp, Deputy Secretary of Institutions
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Walter McNeil, Secretary
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 1, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: March 19, 2010