Reviewed on: October 07,2015
General Prison Questions-Terminology

Are the inmates allowed to smoke cigarettes?

Cigarette smoking is banned in most prisons and jails.
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✓ Verified answer February 01,2013 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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Cigarette smoking is banned in most prisons and jails. There are still some county jails that allow it and even have it on the commissary list but they are few and far between. That is not to say there are no cigarettes in prison. Cigarettes are a big "black market" item and command a huge price if you must smoke. Depending upon the custody level, one cigarette could cost between two dollars and twenty dollars EACH.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: February 01,2013
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