In issuing licenses for the operation of vending facilities by blind persons, the commission shall give preference to applicants who are in need of employment. Licenses shall be issued only to applicants who are "blind persons" within the meaning of this chapter, who are eighteen years of age or older and are residents of this State. All licenses shall be for one year, but the commission may renew licenses upon application of the license holder prior to the expiration of the then existing license. A license may be terminated by the commission when the commission is satisfied that the vending facility is not being operated in accordance with the regulations promulgated by it.
The commission shall be responsible for securing on behalf of its licensees the issuance of any license or permit required by another State agency or political subdivision of the State for the conduct of such business; but any such license shall be issued free of charge to a qualified blind person licensed by the commission.
A hearing shall be granted by the commission if requested by the licensee. The license shall not be terminated unless a majority of all of the members of the commission after the hearing vote to terminate it.
HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 565 Section 4.