Subdivision 1. Compensation.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the executive board is authorized to pay patients or residents of state institutions such pecuniary compensation as required by the United States Department of Labor. Payment of subminimum wages must meet all requirements of United States Department of Labor Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, part 525. The amount of compensation depends upon the quality and character of the work performed as determined by the executive board and the chief executive officer pursuant to section 177.24 .
Subd. 2. Imprest cash fund.
The executive board may establish an imprest cash fund for each of the state-operated residential facilities with on-campus work programs to pay residents participating in an on-campus work program.