Section 5057.5 Of Chapter 2. The Secretary Of The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation From California Penal Code >> Title 7. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2.
5057.5
. (a) Notwithstanding Section 11005 of the Government Code,
the Director of Corrections may accept a gift or donation of goods or
services to the state following a review and determination by the
director that the gift or donation is not subject to illegal or
discriminatory conditions, that it does not involve the expenditure
of state funds, and that the acceptance of the gift is in the best
interests of the state.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the acceptance of a gift or
donation that would involve any expenditure of state funds shall be
subject to Section 11005 of the Government Code.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section
to recognize the significant contribution that private donors of
goods and services can make in supporting the corrections system, and
the development of effective vocational education and correctional
industries in our prison system. With that objective in mind, the
Director of Corrections is encouraged to further develop the current
system of gifts and donations through the design of a prompt and
efficient review procedure that will encourage donors and protect the
interests of the state.