Section 3. Penitentiary

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Charitable and correctional institutions and agencies

Such charitable, benevolent, penal, and correctional institutions and agencies as the needs of humanity and the public good may require shall be established and operated by the State under such organization and in such manner as the General Assembly may prescribe.

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Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Penitentiary

The General Assembly shall, at its first meeting make provision for the erection and conduct of a State Prison or Penitentiary at some central and accessible point within the State.

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Section 3. Penitentiary

Charitable and correctional institutions and agencies

1868 — Article XI. Section 3

1868 — Article XI. Section 4

1868 — Article XI. Section 5

Penitentiary