Effective: September 29, 2013
Latest Legislation: House Bill 59 - 130th General Assembly
Each managing officer of an institution under the jurisdiction of the department of mental health and addiction services as described in section 5119.14 of the Revised Code, with the approval of the director of mental health and addiction services, may establish local institution funds designated as follows:
(A) Industrial and entertainment fund created and maintained for the entertainment and welfare of the patients of the institution. The director shall establish rules for the operation of the industrial and entertainment fund.
(B) Commissary fund created and maintained for the benefit of patients in the institution. Commissary revenue over and above operating costs and reserve shall be considered profits. All profits from the commissary fund operations shall be paid into the industrial and entertainment fund and used only for the entertainment and welfare of patients. The director shall establish rules for the operation of the commissary fund.