(b) As used in this section, the term contraband shall mean:

1. (1) any article or substance, the possession of which would constitute an offense as that term is defined in the New York State Penal Law;
2. (2) any deadly weapon, as defined in subdivision 12 of section 10.00 of the Penal Law;
3. (3) any article or substance, the possession of which is specifically prohibited by written facility regulations;
4. (4) any article or substance, the possession of which is specifically prohibited by the provisions of this Subtitle; and
5. (5) any article or substance which may present a substantial sanitation or health threat to the facility.

(c) All youth contraband confiscated by facility staff shall be inventoried and recorded in writing. Such inventory shall include:

1. (1) the name of the youth;
2. (2) an itemization of each item confiscated with an accurate description of such item;
3. (3) the date of confiscation; and
4. (4) the name and signature of staff completing the inventory.

(g) A youth may designate, in writing, persons to receive contraband confiscated pursuant to this section. Contraband shall be released to persons designated by the youth when:

1. (1) such person has presented adequate identification;
2. (2) such person signs the personal property inventory; and
3. (3) the inventory has been amended to reflect the release of each item of property.

(h) If a youth is not able to designate a person to receive contraband, or if the designee refuses to receive such contraband, and if such contraband cannot be stored within the facility because such storage may present a substantial facility health or sanitation threat, such contraband may, upon the order of the director, be destroyed.

1. (1) the name of the youth;
2. (2) the specific contraband being destroyed;
3. (3) the time and date of destruction of the contraband; and
4. (4) the specific facts and reasons why such contraband constitutes a facility health or sanitation threat.

Any such order shall be in writing and shall state:

(i) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Part, the director shall not release any confiscated contraband, the possession of which may constitute an offense, to any person except appropriate law enforcement officials. Any such release shall be in writing and shall state:

1. (1) a description of the contraband released to law enforcement officials;
2. (2) the time and date of release;
3. (3) the name of the youth from whom the contraband is confiscated; and
4. (4) the name and organization of the official to whom the contraband is released.