(a) A confined person is entitled to believe in the religion of his choice; and attendance at religious services or belief in any religion is not required. To the greatest extent possible, consistent with the security of facilities and programs and departmental resources, a confined person is entitled:

1. (1) to a diet sufficient to sustain good health, consistent with the dietary practices of his religion;
2. (2) to observe the religious days of worship or holidays of his religion;
3. (3) to possess and wear religious artifacts;
4. (4) to receive and possess religious literature; and
5. (5) to communicate, correspond with, and be visited by a clergyman or religious counselor of his choice.

(b) Except at a confined person's request, the department may not release information about his religious practices or affiliation in a way that would be individually identifiable.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.4.