Section 11-405 - Operation of correctional farm.
§ 11-405. Operation of correctional farm.
(a) Control.- The governing body:
(1) shall have full and complete jurisdiction and control over all:
(i) real property leased in connection with a correctional farm; and
(ii) personal property used in connection with a correctional farm; and
(2) may acquire by lease, purchase, or otherwise all real property, equipment, food, uniforms, clothing, books, ledgers, stationery, and other supplies necessary to carry out this subtitle.
(b) Administration.- The county officials who are required by law to maintain, operate, and administer the local correctional facilities in a county shall maintain, operate, and administer any correctional farm established under this subtitle in the county.
(c) Use of correctional farm.- With the advice of the individual in charge of farming operations at a correctional farm, the governing body shall determine:
(1) the crops to be planted and grown on the correctional farm or real property held under lease; and
(2) the acreage for each crop.
(d) Use of proceeds.- To the extent expedient, produce or proceeds from the sale of produce from the correctional farm shall be used to feed inmates committed to the correctional farm.
[An. Code 1957, art. 25, §§ 130, 132; 1999, ch. 54, § 2.]