KRS 197.200: Department may establish facilities for manufacture of products for use of

governmental agencies.

The department may purchase in the manner provided by law, equipment, raw materials,

and supplies, and employ the supervisory personnel necessary to esta blish and maintain,

industries at the penitentiary or any penal farm or institution of the department, for the

purpose of utilizing the services of prisoners in the manufacture or production of articles

or products, including license plates, road signs, an d other articles and products needed

for the construction, operation, maintenance, or use of any office, department, institution,

or agency supported in whole or in part by this state or its political subdivisions.