# COMAR Title 13A — State Board of Education

## Subtitle 11 — Programs for Adults With Disabilities

### Chapter 04 — Business Enterprise Program for the Blind

#### Regulation .05 Licenses.

*COMAR 13A.11.04.05*

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.