90-14-106. Prohibited activities. (1) The office of community service and agencies listed in 90-14-105 that are designated by the governor and engaged in developing and approving work experience and volunteer projects shall ensure that:

(a) work available to participants is not available as the result of a labor dispute, strike, or lockout and will not be assigned to cause a layoff or downgrading of a position or to prevent the return to work of an available competent employee; and

(b) a work experience project:

(i) does not impair existing contracts for service or collective bargaining agreements; and

(ii) is not inconsistent with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement without written concurrence of the labor organization and employer concerned.

(2) It is unlawful for a person to demand from any public officer, agency, employee, volunteer, or volunteer crewleader an assessment or percentage of any money or profit or its equivalent in support, service, or any other thing of value, with the express or implied understanding that it will be used for political purposes. This part may not be construed to prohibit voluntary contributions to any political committee or organization for legitimate political purposes to the extent allowed by law.