§ 63-19-1670 — Contraband.

(A) While on the institutional grounds of the department, it is unlawful to furnish, attempt to furnish, or to possess with the intent to furnish, contraband to a juvenile committed to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice. "Juvenile", for purposes of this section, is defined as a person committed to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice. It is unlawful for a juvenile committed to the custody of the department to possess contraband. (B) For purposes of this section, "contraband" is defined as: (1) a device which may be used as a weapon including, but not limited to, firearms, knives, blades, clubs, or billies; (2) drugs of any type or description including, but not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, and any other controlled substance as listed in Chapter 53 of Title 44, for which a juvenile does not possess a current lawful prescription; (3) poisons or other dangerous chemicals which can cause injury or death; (4) flammable liquids of any type including, but not limited to, gasoline, kerosene, or lighter fluid; (5) any type of alcohol and any liquid containing any concentration of intoxicating alcohol; (6) keys, locks, or tools of any description not officially issued to the juvenile by the department; or (7) any additional items determined to be contraband by the Director of the Department of Juvenile Justice. (C) If the director determines any additional items to be contraband, a list of these items must be published and posted in conspicuous places so as to be seen readily by a person entering the institutional grounds or on the institutional grounds of the Department of Juvenile Justice. (D) An adult found violating this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than ten years, or both.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, SECTION 2.