Possession of medication by inmates
Compiled text through Mar 31, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Later rule activity found; update pending
- Compiled text through
- Mar 31, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
- Latest notice
- CMC-15-26-00002-A · Adopted rule · Jul 15, 2026
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)Under no circumstances shall a supply of medicine or medication be issued to or be allowed to be in the possession of an inmate.
(b)Any jurisdiction may request a waiver of the requirements of this section by applying for such waiver to the Commission of Correction. The commission shall make a determination regarding such request based upon the facts and circumstances described therein.
(c)Notwithstanding the requirements of subdivision (a) of this section, any inmate prescribed either nitroglycerine or an asthma or other respiratory inhalant shall be issued and allowed to keep on his person a sufficient quantity of such medicine or medication.