519. Persons authorized to visit division facilities. 1. The following persons shall be authorized to visit at pleasure all facilities operated by the division: the governor, lieutenant governor, commissioner of general services, secretary of state, comptroller, attorney general, members of the legislature, judges of the court of appeals, supreme court, family court, and county courts, district attorneys, county attorneys, and any person or agency otherwise authorized by statute.
2. The director of the division shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the policy of the division regarding visitation of division facilities and residents therein by persons other than those listed in subdivision one of this section. The overall security and uninterrupted operation of such facilities and the safety and well being of the staff and residents therein shall be given due consideration in the formulation of these rules and regulations for visitation as necessary to ensure such security, safety and facility operation. Such regulations shall include provisions regarding reasonable and appropriate visitation by family members and consultation by the youth's legal representative.
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