Chapter 354D — Chapter 354D

§354D-1 Finding and purpose. The legislature finds that the number and types of programs operated by the department of corrections and rehabilitation shall be expanded to provide a comprehensive work program for inmates. The full development of inmate employment opportunities sha…

§354D-10 Correctional industries revolving fund. (a) There is created the correctional industries revolving fund to be administered by the department. All moneys collected by the department from the sale or disposition of goods and services produced in accordance with this chapte…

§354D-11 Provisions for qualified, able-bodied inmates; employment. (a) The director or a designated representative shall make all qualified, able-bodied inmate work assignments with the correctional industries program and establish the rate of compensation for the assignments. A…

§354D-12 Training and employment by organization; account proceeds and wages. (a) The administrator, after consultation and with the approval of the director, is authorized to contract with any labor organization, private profit or nonprofit organization, or federal or state agen…

§354D-13 Venture agreements. (a) The department, working through the correctional industries program, may enter into venture agreements with private persons for the utilization of qualified, able-bodied inmate labor in the manufacture, processing, or assembly of components, finis…

§354D-15 REPEALED. L 2016, c 227, §2.

§354D-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Able-bodied inmate" means any person in the custody of the department of corrections and rehabilitation who, as determined by the department, is physically and mentally able to participate in a …

§354D-4 Powers and duties of the director. Under the supervision of the director or the director's designee, the administrator of the correctional industries program shall:

§354D-5 Advisory committee. (a) There is established within the department a committee to be known as the correctional industries advisory committee. This advisory committee shall advise the department of the feasibility of establishing venture agreements with private sector busi…

§354D-6 Required programs. (a) The administrator shall establish programs that provide essential products and services for each of the State's correctional facilities, for other state agencies, and for the counties, as may be required. (b) To the extent that inventories and equip…

§354D-8 Business operations; budget. (a) The administrator may purchase or cause to be purchased and maintained all necessary materials, supplies, space, services, and equipment required for the operation of the program. (b) All acquisitions, purchases, and loan repayments of the…