10A NCAC 63C .0101. PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS

(a)  The Business Enterprises Program is a rehabilitative program which helps provide employment opportunities and economic security to blind individuals.  The rules in this Subchapter are promulgated pursuant to 34 CFR 395 for the purpose of governing the operation and administration of the Business Enterprises Program in this state.

(b)  As used in this Subchapter:

(1)           "Blind licensee" means a blind person licensed by the Division to operate a Business Enterprises facility on federal or other property.

(2)           "Blind operator" means a blind licensee who is operating a Business Enterprises facility on federal or other property.

(3)           The "Business Enterprises Program" provides blind individuals with remunerative employment through the operation of vending facilities on federal, state, and other properties.

(4)           "Business Enterprises facility" means any vending facility operated by the North Carolina Business Enterprises Program as defined in 34 C.F.R. 395.1.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 111‑27; 143B‑157; 34 C.F.R. 395; 20 U.S.C. Sec. 107;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. November 16, 1977;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; February 1, 1986; October 1, 1978.