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Regulation .05 Licenses.

Regulation .05 Licenses.Copy Citation

A.
Eligibility.
(1)
The Division shall issue licenses to persons who are determined to be:
(a)
Blind persons;
(b)
Citizens of the United States; and
(c)
Qualified to operate vending facilities.
(2)
A blind person is qualified to operate vending facilities if the person has:
(a)
Successfully completed the training program for potential vendors; or
(b)
Been determined by the Division to have the requisite knowledge and skills as determined under the standards established under Regulation .04 of this chapter to successfully operate a vending facility.
(3)
The Division shall give preference to blind persons who are in need of employment.
B.
Time Period for Licenses.
(1)
A provisional license shall be issued to a new vendor for a minimum of 6 months. During this period, the new vendor shall meet the standards of performance established by the Division and Committee and set forth in the Administrative Manual.
(2)
A vendor who holds a provisional license shall be terminated from the Program if the vendor fails to meet the standards of performance after a maximum of two consecutive provisional periods of training.
(3)
The Division shall issue a standard license to blind persons after a successful provisional period. The standard license is effective for an indefinite period of time subject to suspension or termination in accordance with Regulation .12 of this chapter.