# 28 CFR § 550.10: Purpose and scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 550.10
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER V—BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER C—INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT > PART 550—DRUG PROGRAMS > Subpart B—Alcohol Testing

## Text

The Bureau of Prisons maintains a surveillance program in order to deter and to detect the illegal introduction or use of alcohol in its institutions. In an effort to reduce the introduction or use of alcohol, the Warden shall establish procedures for monitoring and testing individual inmates or groups of inmates who are known or suspected to be users of alcohol, or who are considered high risks based on behavior observed or on information received by staff.
(a) Staff may prepare a disciplinary report on an inmate who shows a positive substantiated test result for alcohol.
(b) Staff may initiate disciplinary action against an inmate who refuses to submit to an alcohol test.
[45 FR 33940, May 20, 1980]

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 550.10 § 550.10 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.10.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.30 § 550.30 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.30.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.31 § 550.31 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.31.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.40 § 550.40 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.40.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.41 § 550.41 Urine surveillance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.41.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.42 § 550.42 Procedures for urine surveillance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.42.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.43 § 550.43 Drug counseling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.43.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.44 § 550.44 Procedures for arranging drug counseling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.44.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.50 § 550.50 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.50.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.51 § 550.51 Drug abuse education course.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.51.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.52 § 550.52 Non-residential drug abuse treatment services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.52.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.53 § 550.53 Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.53.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.54 § 550.54 Incentives for RDAP participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.54.md)
- [28 CFR § 550.55 § 550.55 Eligibility for early release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-550.55.md)

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