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1997 SESSION

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SENATE BILL NO. 905
Offered January 15, 1997
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 66-22.1, relating to establishment of stores in juvenile correctional facilities.
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Patrons-- Hanger, Colgan, Hawkins, Houck, Howell, Lambert, Miller, K.G., Newman, Norment and Wampler; Delegates: Drake, Mims and Watkins
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Referred to the Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 66-22.1 as follows:

§ 66-22.1. Establishment of stores in juvenile correctional facilities.

The Director is hereby authorized to provide for the establishment and operation of stores or commissaries in state juvenile correctional facilities to deal in such articles as he deems proper. The profits from the operation of such stores shall be used for educational, recreational, or other purposes beneficial to the juveniles committed to the Department as may be prescribed by the Director.