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ARTICLE
XIII. PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.
Section
1. Institutions
for the benefit of the insane, blind and deaf, and such other benevolent institutions
as the public good may require, shall be fostered and supported by the State,
subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by law. Section
2. A State Prison shall be established and maintained in such manner as
may be prescribed by law. Provision may be made by law for the establishment
and maintenance of a house of refuge for juvenile offenders; and the Legislature
shall have power to establish a home and work-house for common vagrants. Section
3. The respective
counties of the State shall provide in the manner prescribed by law for those
of the inhabitants that, by reason of age, infirmity or misfortune, may have
claims upon the aid and sympathy of society. Section
4. The first
Legislature that convenes after the adoption of this Constitution shall enact
the necessary laws to carry into effect the provisions of this Article.
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