Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, compensation may be paid to eligible inmates in accordance with rules established by the secretary of the department and adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.

Acts 1956, No. 554, §3; Acts 1991, No. 138, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1068, §1, eff. July 14, 1997; Acts 2006, No. 87, §1.