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NY A06088
Bill
Status
2/27/2019
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the commissioner to establish commissaries or canteens in correctional institutions for inmate use.
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Requires items sold at commissaries or canteens be priced at current market rates based on similar items sold in the same region as the facility.
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Directs profits from commissary or canteen sales be deposited into a special fund used for general institutional purposes.
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Prohibits removal of inmate commissary or canteen account funds for violations, penalties, or any purpose other than purchases at the commissary or canteen.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to commissaries and canteens at correctional institutions; provides that items for sale at a commissary or canteen shall be sold for market value; and provides that money placed into an inmate's commissary or canteen account or fund shall only be used for purchasing items or goods.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/8/2020