1. 1. Appointment The warden shall appoint suitable persons as chaplains. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 902, subsection 3, any part-time chaplain position at the Maine State Prison may be a job-sharing position.

   [PL 1991, c. 74 (AMD).]

2. 2. Duties The prison chaplains shall, in accordance with the rules of the prison:

   1. A. Conduct religious services;

      [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

   2. B. Visit the sick;

      [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

   3. C. Labor diligently and faithfully for the mental, moral and religious improvement of the prisoners; and

      [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

   4. D. Aid the prisoners, when practicable, in obtaining employment after their discharge.

      [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

   [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

3. 3. Powers The chaplains may, with the assent of the warden, establish a religious educational program and may admit persons of proper character from outside the prison to assist in it.

   [PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

PL 1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 74 (AMD).