Section 519-A. Right of sequestered jurors to be provided with food conforming to religious tenets

1. Every juror shall have the  right  to
  be  provided  upon  request  meals  consisting  of food or food products
  prepared in accordance with the religious  requirements  of  the  person
  when  meals  would  be otherwise provided during any period in which the
  jury has been sequestered by the court.
    2. Upon the swearing in of every jury, the court shall inform the jury
  of the provisions of subdivision one of this section and  shall  request
  each  juror electing the benefits thereof to so signify and shall direct
  an appropriate public officer or employee to accordingly  make  suitable
  arrangements  for  the provision of conforming food or food products for
  meals provided during any period in which the jury is sequestered.