Pen. Code, § 2717.5 · Article 1.5. Joint Venture Program
Pen. Code, § 2717.5
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In establishing joint venture contracts the Director of Corrections shall consider the impact on the working people of California and give priority consideration to inmate employment which will retain or reclaim jobs in California, support emerging California industries, or create jobs for a deficient labor market.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added November 6, 1990, by initiative Proposition 139.
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