1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Abandoned property” means personal belongings which:

      1. (a) Are unclaimed after the required 30-day notice has elapsed;
      2. (b) Have not been sent out of the institution within 30 days notice to the inmate;
      3. (c) Remain in control of the institution and are unclaimed for a 30-day period subsequent to an inmate's release or escape; or
      4. (d) An inmate chooses to donate to the institution for use by inmates.

   2. (2) “Contraband” means:

      1. (a) An item, material, substance, or other thing that is not authorized by a warden or facility administrator of the facility;
      2. (b) An item, material, substance, or other thing which is brought into the facility in a manner not sanctioned by Division or institutional policy or procedure; or
      3. (c) A property item which is in excess of the allowable quantity provided in a Division property directive or applicable institutional directive.
   3. (3) “Division” means Division of Correction.
   4. (4) “Property officer” means a person responsible for receiving and controlling inmate belongings in accordance with established property procedure.

Authority: Correctional Services Article, §§2-109(c), 3-609, and 10-801, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 27, 1991 (18:10 Md. R. 1117)

Regulations .01—.03 amended effective February 26, 1996 (23:4 Md. R. 273)

Regulation .03B amended effective July 13, 1997 (24:14 Md. R. 1013)