Section 45-44-231.46 Employment Criteria.

The board or members of the board shall endeavor to secure employment for eligible inmates under this subpart subject to the following: (1) Such employment must be at a wage at least as high as the prevailing wage for similar work in the area or community where the work is performed in accordance with the prevailing working conditions in such area. (2) Such employment shall not result in displacement of employed workers. (3) Inmates eligible for work release shall not be employed as strikebreakers or in impairing any existing contracts. (4) Exploitation of eligible inmates, in any form, is prohibited either as it might affect the community, the inmates, or the board.