Sec. 12.11.09.02. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) Commissary.

(a) “Commissary” means a contractual service operation from which an inmate may purchase food, health items, and other sundry merchandise to enhance the inmate’s health and welfare needs.

(b) "Commissary" does not include a cafeteria or lunchroom.

(2) Inmate.

(a) “Inmate” has the meaning stated in Correctional Services Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(b) “Inmate’ includes an individual referred to as a:

(i) Resident; or

(ii) Detainee.

(3) "Emergency" has the meaning stated in COMAR 21.01.02.01.

(4) "Emergency procurement" means the acquisition of goods or services under COMAR 21.05.06.02.

(5) “Inmate welfare fund” means a fund used to benefit the general inmate population that is derived primarily from commissions from vendors who provide:

(a) Commissary services;

(b) Vending machines services.

(6) “Managing official” has the meaning stated in Correctional Services Article, §1-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.