Utah Code § 64-13a-2

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 64-13a-2 - Legislative intent

It is the intent of the Legislature in this chapter to:

(1) create a Division of Correctional Industries which:
(a) is a self-supporting organization;
(b) is profit-oriented;
(c) generates revenue for its operations and capital investment; and
(d) assumes responsibility for training offenders in general work habits, work skills, and specific training skills that increase their employment prospects when released;
(2) provide an environment for the operation of correctional industries that closely resembles the environment for the business operations of a private corporate entity;
(3) make the Division of Correctional Industries responsible for and accountable to the Legislature and to the governor for correctional industries programs in this state.

Utah Code § 64-13a-2

Enacted by Chapter 201, 1985 General Session