1. A. Each facility has written rules which are age appropriate and clear and understandable to the children in care. The rules include but are not limited to the following:

   (1) The use of tobacco or alcohol;

   (2) The use of the telephone;

   (3) Visitors and visiting hours;

   (4) Daily routine of the facility such as bed times, free time, study hours, use of personal possessions, playing of radios and watching television; and

   (5) Leaving the premises of the facility;

2. B. Facility rules are posted in an area of the facility readily available to the children.
3. C. Prior to placement in, or admission to a facility, the rules are explained to the child, parents, or legal guardian in a language they can understand.
4. D. A facility will prohibit the use of firearms, weapons, tobacco, illegal substances, such as street drugs, and alcoholic beverages on the premises of the facility, including in vehicles.

[7.8.3.27 NMAC – N, 05/15/01]