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; or
      3. (c) Have been declared as abandoned.
   2. (2) “Contraband” means an item as defined in Criminal Law Article, §9-410(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “Inmate” means an eligible person, as defined in COMAR 12.12.01.03B(9).
   4. (4) “Property officer” means a person responsible for receiving and controlling inmate belongings in accordance with established property procedures.

Authority: Correctional Services Article, §4-208, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: February 3, 1992 (19:2 Md. R. 155)