{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"2717.1","citation":"Pen. Code, § 2717.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 1. IMPRISONMENT OF MALE PRISONERS IN STATE PRISONS [2000. - 3105.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Employment of Prisoners [2700. - 2792.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1.5. Joint Venture Program [2717.1. - 2717.9.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1/chapter-5/article-1.5"}],"history":"Added November 6, 1990, by initiative Proposition 139.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Definitions.</p><p>(a) For the purposes of this section, joint venture program means a contract entered into between the Director of Corrections and any public entity, nonprofit or for profit entity, organization, or business for the purpose of employing inmate labor.</p><p>(b) Joint venture employer means any public entity, nonprofit or for profit entity, organization, or business which contracts with the Director of Corrections for the purpose of employing inmate labor.</p>","text":"Definitions. (a) For the purposes of this section, joint venture program means a contract entered into between the Director of Corrections and any public entity, nonprofit or for profit entity, organization, or business for the purpose of employing inmate labor. (b) Joint venture employer means any public entity, nonprofit or for profit entity, organization, or business which contracts with the Director of Corrections for the purpose of employing inmate labor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/joint-venture-program-2717-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}