Takes Effect

Takes effect

California Crime, police and courts

Private detention facility stores capped at a 35% markup over vendor cost

Commissaries at privately run, for-profit detention facilities, including online stores and contractor-run canteens, may not sell any item for more than 35% above what was paid to the vendor.

Who it affects

Private detention facility operators and people held in them

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.

Official text

California SB 941: Private detention facilities: canteens.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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