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Chapter 7 Provisions and Supplies
Article 37
Food nutrition for prisoners shall be sufficient to meet their health requirements and the quality shall meet health standards; meals shall be prepared and supplied at proper times, and sufficient drinking water shall be provided.
Food for ill or old-aged prisoners may be adjusted based on health or medical requirements. The same shall be applicable to food brought into the Prison by the prisoners who are unable to prepare their own food, or food for children born inside Prison.
In preparing the food under the preceding two paragraphs, Prisons may refer to the food guidelines and suggestions published by the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare; also nutritionists may be consulted as required.
Article 38
In providing clothes, bedding, objects and other tools in accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 46 of the Act, Prisons shall not breach applicable health, environmental protection legislations or other legislations.
Article 39
The supervisory authority shall determine the colors and styles of the outfits that prisoners are obliged to wear in accordance with Article 20; and the outfits shall meet sanitary and health requirements by using materials that satisfy cooling, ventilation or warmth requirements.
If required due to temperature or health, with Prisons’ approvals, prisoners may use their own clothes, hats, socks, beddings and proper warmth-keeping objects or those sent to them.
Article 40
Prisoners who lack daily necessities due to financial difficulties may ask Prisons to provide them; the supervisory authority shall establish the standards for determination of financial difficulties and the items and quantities to be provided.
Prisoners with urgent needs for daily necessities may ask Prisons to provide them and Prisons may ask prisoners to return the same objects, pay prices or return the objects in other manners when the causes of urgency cease to exist.
If non-disposable daily necessities are provided to multiple prisoners for use, Prisons shall exercise care to maintain hygiene and sanitation.