{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"2717.5","citation":"Pen. Code, § 2717.5","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>In establishing joint venture contracts the Director of Corrections shall consider the impact on the working people of California and give priority consideration to inmate employment which will retain or reclaim jobs in California, support emerging California industries, or create jobs for a deficient labor market.</p>","text":"In establishing joint venture contracts the Director of Corrections shall consider the impact on the working people of California and give priority consideration to inmate employment which will retain or reclaim jobs in California, support emerging California industries, or create jobs for a deficient labor market.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/joint-venture-program-2717-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}