Which statement defines nuisance contraband?

• A. Any authorized item found in excessive amounts
• B. Altered from its original state
• C. Does not pose a threat to the facility
• D. A banned item regardless of quantity

Answer: (A)

Nuisance contraband refers to items that are allowed in general but cause problems when they’re present in excessive amounts. The idea is that the item itself isn’t forbidden, but having too much of it creates clutter, safety risks, or security concerns for the facility and staff. That’s why the best description is: any authorized item found in excessive amounts.

Why the other ideas don’t fit: an item altered from its original state points to modification, which is a different issue and not about excessive quantity. An item that does not pose a threat to the facility avoids the risk angle entirely and doesn’t address nuisance when quantity is the problem. A banned item regardless of quantity describes outright contraband, not nuisance contraband, which hinges on an otherwise permitted item being excessive.