217.195. 1. With the approval of his division director, the chiefadministrative officer of any correctional center operated by the divisionmay establish and operate a canteen or commissary for the use and benefitof the offenders.
2. Each correctional center shall keep revenues received from thecanteen or commissary established and operated by the correctional centerin a separate account. The acquisition cost of goods sold and otherexpenses shall be paid from this account. A minimum amount of moneynecessary to meet cash flow needs and current operating expenses may bekept in this account. The remaining funds from sales of each commissary orcanteen shall be deposited monthly in a special fund to be known as the"Inmate Canteen Fund" which is hereby created and shall be expended by theappropriate division, for the benefit of the offenders in the improvementof recreational, religious, or educational services. The provisions ofsection 33.080, RSMo, to the contrary notwithstanding, the money in theinmate canteen fund shall be retained for the purposes specified in thissection and shall not revert or be transferred to general revenue. Thedepartment shall keep accurate records of the source of money deposited inthe inmate canteen fund and shall allocate appropriations from the fund tothe appropriate correctional center.
(L. 1982 H.B. 1196 ยง 39, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424)