A.  In accordance with the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 39:11 et seq., responsibility for the Cecil J. Picard Educational and Recreational Center, including all lands, property, facilities, equipment, or any other corporeal movable property which is part of the facility as of the effective date of this Section, shall be transferred from the Department of Education to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of juvenile justice.

B.  In addition to the juvenile institutions, facilities, and programs under the administration and the affairs of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of juvenile justice, as provided in La. Rev. Stat. 15:905, the office of juvenile justice shall exercise all powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities in connection with the management and operation of the Cecil J. Picard Educational and Recreational Center in the city of Bunkie.

C.  The deputy secretary for youth services may set rental rates and usage fees for the Cecil J. Picard Educational and Recreational Center. Additionally, the deputy secretary for youth services shall establish all rules and regulations necessary for the operation of the facility consistent with the mission of the office of juvenile justice and to provide opportunities for youths.

Acts 2014, No. 725, §1, eff. July 1, 2014.