Cal. PEN § 4212
This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 4212, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.
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Official statutory text
The board of directors may establish the road camp or camps provided for in this article, and may furnish such camp or camps with the necessary personnel and equipment to transport, feed, clothe, shelter and lodge the prisoners who shall work therein and with the necessary hand tools and appliances for their work, and may employ one or more persons to supervise the camp and the work of the prisoners.
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