Minnesota § 243.61 - CONTRACT LABOR; TOOLS AND MACHINERY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 243.61 — CONTRACT LABOR; TOOLS AND MACHINERY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 243.61. CONTRACT LABOR; TOOLS AND MACHINERY
No contracts for leasing the labor of prisoners confined in any such institution, at a certain rate per diem, giving the contractor full control of the labor of the prisoners, shall be made; but such prisoners shall be employed, under rules established by the commissioner of corrections, in such industries as shall, from time to time, be fixed upon by the officers in charge and the commissioner, or in the manufacture of articles by the piece, under the so-called "piece price system," by contracts with persons furnishing the materials. The chief officer, under the direction of the commissioner, shall purchase such tools, implements, and machinery as the officer shall deem necessary for the work.
History:
(10810) RL s 5447; 1959 c 263 s 2; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 243.61
What does Minnesota Statutes § 243.61 cover?
Section 243.61 ("CONTRACT LABOR; TOOLS AND MACHINERY") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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