Md. Code Regs. 13A.11.04.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13A.11.04.05 - Licenses

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.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.11.04.05

Regulation .05A amended effective December 6, 2007 (34:24 Md. R. 2159)