53-1-207. Authorization of inmate labor for designated construction projects -- exemptions. (1) The department of corrections is authorized to use inmate labor for the purpose of construction projects at a state prison that are authorized by the legislature.
(2) The department of administration shall provide for construction of the projects authorized by this section, which are to be built by the lowest responsible bidder, with contract specifications to allow the use of inmate labor. The percentage of inmate labor must be determined prior to the advertising for bid of the projects through negotiations among the department of corrections, the department of administration, representatives of construction industry employers, and representatives of the building trades.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 513, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 339, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 1. General Administration of Institutions
Part 2. Department of Corrections
53-1-201. Purpose of department of corrections
53-1-202. Department of corrections
53-1-203. Powers and duties of department of corrections
53-1-204. Responsibility of warden and superintendents of institutions
53-1-206. Participation by institutions in research programs
53-1-207. Authorization of inmate labor for designated construction projects -- exemptions
53-1-208. Payment to Powell County
53-1-210. Transfer of property -- allowed purpose
53-1-212. and 53-1-213 reserved
53-1-214. Educational aid to wrongfully convicted persons exonerated by postconviction DNA testing
53-1-216. Montana criminal justice oversight council -- duties -- membership