28 CFR §551.31

1. (a)An inmate must submit a request for recognition of a proposed inmate organization to the Warden. The organization may not become active without the Warden's approval.
2. (b)The Warden may approve an inmate organization upon determining that:
   1. (1)The organization has a constitution and bylaws duly approved by its members; the constitution and bylaws must include the organization's purpose and objectives, the duties and responsibilities of its officer(s), and the requirements for activities reporting and operational review; and
   2. (2)The organization does not operate in opposition to the security, good order, or discipline of the institution.