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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".17" citation="COMAR 13A.11.04.17" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="04" heading="Division Responsibilities.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Forms and Reports. The Division shall issue forms, operating procedures, or reports necessary to implement these regulations with the active participation of the Committee.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Vending Facilities.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Division with the active participation of the Committee shall make decisions regarding the opening, closing or consolidating of vending facilities and the number of facilities to be established at any given site in accordance with the Administrative Manual.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Division shall give preference to expansion of the program, but every effort shall be made to assure that a vendor on the same premises will not be adversely affected by the expansion.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Applicable Laws. The Division shall administer the program in accordance with applicable laws, these regulations, and the Administrative Manual.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Nominee Agency.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Division may, with the active participation of the Committee of Blind Vendors, enter into an agreement with a nominee agency to furnish management services.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Division shall clearly explain in writing any responsibilities that are delegated to a nominee agency.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>