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2011 California Code
Penal Code
PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000 - 10007]
ARTICLE 1.5. Joint Venture Program
Section 2717.5


CA Penal Code § 2717.5 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

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.

(Added November 6, 1990, by initiative Proposition 139. Note: Prop. 139 allows (under conditions in Sec. 10) the Legislature to directly amend its provisions by 2/3 vote.)

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