It is the responsibility and the intent of the Department of Correctional Services (the department) to adopt regulations to fully comply with the provisions of Public Health Law, article 27-F. All department staff should be aware that there are statutory penalties for the violation of Public Health Law article 27-F, including criminal misdemeanor penalties and/or civil penalties up to $5,000 for each violation. A violation of Public Health Law article 27-F or of this Part may result in departmental discipline.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 7.1