Arkansas § 12-30-202 - Legislative intent.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-30-202 — Legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-30-202. Legislative intent.
Whereas, the means now provided for the employment of prison labor are inadequate to furnish a sufficient number of prisoners with diversified employment, it is declared to be the intent of this subchapter: To further provide more adequate, regular, and suitable employment for the prisoners of this state, consistent with proper penal purposes; To further utilize the labor of prisoners for self-maintenance and for reimbursing this state for expenses incurred by reason of their crimes and imprisonment; and To effect the requisitioning and disbursement of prison products directly through established state authorities with no possibility of private profits therefrom.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-30-202
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-30-202 cover?
Section 12-30-202 ("Legislative intent.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 12-30-202?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-30-202" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 12-30-202 apply to my situation?
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