Section 3105 - Inmate labor in counties of the first class(a) General rule.--The board of inspectors of a county correctional institution of a county of the first class may establish, from time to time, a scale of wages that shall not be less than 10¢ per day and may pay, and the inmates may receive compensation for their work, according to such scale.(b) Inmate account.--(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2), the earnings of each inmate shall be credited to his account and disbursements made on approval of the chief administrator of the institution and the written order of the inmate.(2) When an inmate is committed for nonsupport, the court which sentenced the inmate shall order payment of his earnings, and, in the case of other inmates, the court which sentenced the inmate may order payments from his earnings to be paid to his dependents.(3) At time of release or discharge, the inmate shall receive all moneys remaining in his account and give receipt for the same.2009, Aug. 11, P.L. 147, No. 33, §7, effective in 60 days [ 10/13/2009].