HARRY HUGHES, Governor

1931

with any applicable regional agreement, may enter into the
contracts and take other appropriate actions necessary or
desirable to carry out the provisions of this subtitle with
respect to centers operated by them.

[(i)] (G) The earnings of an inmate, less payroll
deductions required by law shall be collected by or
surrendered to the director or his authorized designee, who
shall keep an accurate account of them. From these earnings,
the director [shall] MAY deduct:

(1)  An amount determined by the director to be
the cost of providing food, lodging, and clothing to the
inmate;

(2)  Actual and necessary food, travel, and other
expenses incidental to the inmate's participation in the
work release and rehabilitation program;

(3)  Any amount required by court order or
agreement of the inmate for the support of [his]
dependents[; and

(4)  A reasonable amount necessary to repay the
State or the county for the services of the public defender
or assigned counsel if the inmate was so represented at his
trial].

Any remaining balance shall be credited to the inmate's
account and shall be paid to him upon his release or, if
approved by the director, upon request of the inmate.

710B.

(a)  The State shall pay [75%] 100 PERCENT of the
approved acquisition, construction, and renovation costs,
including architectural services and capital equipment in
excess of any available federal funds, for centers acquired,
constructed, or renovated pursuant to § 710(b), (d), (e), or
(f) and in accordance with this Section. The Board of Public
Works shall, by regulations, determine what are approved
costs. All remaining costs for acquisition, construction,
and renovation shall be paid by the county.

(b)  The State shall, in addition, enter into an
agreement with the county or counties to provide a State
subsidy toward the TO PAY ALL approved operating costs for
centers acquired and operated by the county or counties in
excess of any available federal funds and inmate
contributions. The Board of Public Works shall, by
regulations, determine what are approved operating costs.
The regulations shall include as approved operating costs
all reasonable operating expenses necessary to insure that
the centers meet the minimum standards DEVELOPED BY THE
COMMISSION AND adopted by the Secretary. The State subsidy
shall be determined as follows: