Alabama § 14-7-16 - Reports as to Purchases by State Offices, Etc. - Priorities as to Purposes to Which Articles or Products to Be Devoted.

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§ 14-7-16. Reports as to Purchases by State Offices, Etc. - Priorities as to Purposes to Which Articles or Products to Be Devoted.

In keeping with the primary objective of vocational training and rehabilitation of prisoners, the articles or products manufactured or produced by prison labor in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be devoted, first, to fulfilling the requirements of the offices, departments, institutions and agencies of this state which are supported in whole or in part by this state and, secondly, to supplying the political subdivisions of this state with such articles and products.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 14-7-16

What does Code of Alabama § 14-7-16 cover?

Section 14-7-16 ("Reports as to Purchases by State Offices, Etc. - Priorities as to Purposes to Which Articles or Products to Be Devoted.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of Alabama law?

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