§ 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.