N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-9.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10A:31-9.5 - Use and storage of chemical and natural agents

(a) Only chemical and natural agents approved by the adult county correctional facility Administrator shall be used by custody staff members in accordance with applicable provisions of this subchapter.

(b) Whenever chemical or natural agents are used as a means of control, a report shall be submitted to the adult county correctional facility Administrator which provides the reason(s) for the use of chemical or natural agents and the results achieved from such use.

(c) A custody staff member is not permitted to carry or use chemical or natural agents unless he or she has received appropriate training and annual retraining in chemical or natural agent use and effects.

(d) After each instance of use, individuals who have been exposed to chemical or natural agents shall be referred to medical staff for any necessary examination and treatment as soon as possible.

(e) Chemical and natural agents shall be safely stored, legibly labeled to show the chemical or natural agent name and expiration date, and properly inventoried to ensure security and an adequate unexpired supply.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-9.5

Amended by R.2000 d.332, effective 8/7/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 1894(a), 32 New Jersey Register 2945(a).
Inserted references to non-chemical agents throughout; rewrote (a); and in (e), inserted a reference to expiration dates.
Amended by R.2004 d.332, effective 9/7/2004.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 2294(a), 36 New Jersey Register 4146(b).
Rewrote the section.