Minnesota § 243.555 - SMOKING BY INMATES PROHIBITED
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 243.555 — SMOKING BY INMATES PROHIBITED, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 243.555. SMOKING BY INMATES PROHIBITED
No inmate in a state correctional facility may possess or use tobacco or a tobacco-related device. For the purposes of this section, "tobacco" and "tobacco-related device" have the meanings given in section 609.685, subdivision 1. This section does not prohibit the possession or use of tobacco or a tobacco-related device by an adult as a part of a traditional Indian spiritual or cultural ceremony. For purposes of this section, an Indian is a person who is a member of an Indian tribe as defined in section 260.755, subdivision 12.
History:
1996 c 408 art 8 s 5; 1999 c 139 art 4 s 2
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 243.555
What does Minnesota Statutes § 243.555 cover?
Section 243.555 ("SMOKING BY INMATES PROHIBITED") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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