A. The sheriff or jail superintendent, or his designee, shall establish charges for articles produced or manufactured and services provided by the jail industry program that will, in his judgment, defray the administration, operation and maintenance costs and make allowances for depreciation, return on capital and contingencies.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 53.1-133.9

  • jail industry program: means a program established by a sheriff or jail superintendent to provide employment and wage earning opportunities for persons under his custody. See Virginia Code 53.1-133.1

B. The sheriff or jail superintendent, or his designee, may advertise and market articles produced or manufactured and services provided by the jail industry program in a manner that will, in his judgment, allow maximum work opportunities for program participants while assuring that the program will be self-supporting, provided such advertising and marketing do not violate other provisions of law.

1992, c. 859.

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