Utah Code Section 64-13-19

     64-13-19.   Labor at correctional facilities.
     (1) The department shall determine the types of labor to be pursued, and what kind, quality, and quantity of goods, materials, and supplies shall be produced, manufactured, or repaired at correctional facilities. Contracts may be made for the labor of offenders, including contracts with any federal agency for a project affecting national defense. As many offenders as practicable may be employed to produce, manufacture, or repair any goods, materials, or supplies for sale to the state or its political subdivisions. Prices for all goods, materials, and supplies shall be fixed by the department.
     (2) An offender performing labor under this section is not considered an employee, worker, workman, or operative for purposes of Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers' Compensation Act, except as required by federal statute or regulation.

Amended by Chapter 375, 1997 General Session
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