Vermont § 170a - Design of correctional facilities; use of evidence-based design principles for wellness environments

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 170a — Design of correctional facilities; use of evidence-based design principles for wellness environments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 170a. Design of correctional facilities; use of evidence-based design principles for wellness environments

  • The Department of Buildings and General Services shall coordinate with the Department
    of Corrections on the design and planning for any maintenance, renovation, or construction
    to a State correctional facility to ensure that evidence-based design principles for
    wellness environments are incorporated into the design and planning phase of a project. (Added 2023, No. 69, § 26, eff

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

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