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<chapter num="11" heading="Inmate Recreational Programs" title_num="12" subtitle_num="02">
  <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Recreation Program.">
    <paragraph num="A.">
      <text>The Commissioner shall develop, implement, and maintain a recreational program for the inmate population.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="B.">
      <text>The Commissioner shall ensure that an inmate is given the opportunity to participate in as many recreational activities as possible, considering institutional security and control needs.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="C.">
      <text>A volunteer may be used at each institution for the recreational program, under the supervision of recreation staff, and in conjunction with the volunteer services program requirements and security regulations.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="D.">
      <text>The Commissioner may develop procedures for inmate participation in a community league when consistent with established Division policy and security requirements.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="E.">
      <text>A staff member involved with an inmate recreation program may consult with a community-based interest group to provide liaison service for a program, and to ensure community and institutional interaction.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </regulation>
  <annotations>
    <annotation type="Authority">Correctional Services Article, §2-109(c), Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: May 27, 1991 (18:10 Md. R. 1117)</annotation>
  </annotations>
</chapter>