26 M.R.S. §1418-H: Powers and duties of the division

In carrying out this article the division shall:

1. Rules. Prescribe rules governing:

A. The maintenance of a roster of blind persons eligible to become managers and the issuance of licenses;

B. A fair hearing. In the case of a manager desiring to appeal a decision, the division shall appoint a hearing board consisting of 3 persons, one to be chosen by the manager, one to be chosen by the division and the 3rd person chosen by the other 2 persons. The decision of the board is final;

C. The right to, the title to and the interest in vending facility equipment and stock; and

D. The civil rights of managers;

2. Other. Prescribe rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this article;

3. Surveys. Conduct surveys to find locations where vending facilities may be operated by blind persons and establish vending facilities as it determines appropriate;

4. Management. Provide management and supervisory services determined necessary to ensure that each vending facility is operated in the most effective and productive manner possible;

5. Plans. Provide plans and specifications for proposed vending facilities and equipment to the appropriate officer, board or authority for approval prior to installation; and

6. Other action. Take any other action necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article.