In Re Petition of Smith

MARTIN, Judge.

The only issue involved in this appeal is the constitutionality of G.S. 148-18.1. We hold the statute constitutional and reverse the decision of the trial court.

G.S. 148-18.1, ratified 9 May 1983 and effective on and after that date, provides:

Any item of personal property which a prisoner in any correctional facility is prohibited from possessing by State law or which is not authorized by rules adopted by the Secretary of Correction shall, when found in the possession of a prisoner, be confiscated and destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the Secretary may direct. Any…