The commissioner of correction may, in the commissioner's discretion, contract with a county for building highways, if that work is being done with state allocated funds. Such a contract shall be made only upon the authority of the governor and upon the approval of the commissioner of transportation, and all work under the contract shall be performed by inmates of the penitentiaries.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 41 - Correctional Institutions and Inmates
§ 41-22-201. Road Work Authorized
§ 41-22-204. Special Compensation for Inmates
§ 41-22-205. Census of Inmates for Road Work
§ 41-22-206. Notification to Counties — Preparation for Work — Terms and Conditions of Employment
§ 41-22-207. Contract With County
§ 41-22-208. Consideration of Applications
§ 41-22-210. Provision of Equipment
§ 41-22-211. Period During Which Road Work May Be Done
§ 41-22-212. Quarters for Inmates — Prison Rules Applicable