Sec. 23.15.133. Vendors’ licenses.
(a) The agency shall issue a license for the operation of a vending facility on public property to a blind person or a person with a severe disability who is a resident of the state at the time of application and who qualifies for a license under (1) 20 U.S.C. 107 – 107f (Randolph-Sheppard Act); […]
Sec. 23.15.134. Active participation by licensees with severe disabilities.
The agency shall adopt regulations that ensure the opportunity for active participation by a licensee with severe disabilities in the administration of vending facilities operated by licensees with severe disabilities. The opportunity for active participation provided under this section must be at least as extensive as the opportunity for active participation provided for a blind […]
Sec. 23.15.135. Committee of blind vendors.
(a) The Committee of Blind Vendors consisting of all blind licensees is established. The agency shall conduct a biennial election of a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer of the committee and may conduct elections to fill vacancies in office at any time. (b) The commissioner shall assure active participation by the Committee of Blind Vendors […]
Sec. 23.15.136. Group insurance for certain licensees.
The agency shall purchase group insurance coverage under AS 39.30.090 for licensees holding current operating agreements. The employer share of the insurance premium shall be paid from the vocational rehabilitation small business enterprise revolving fund.
Sec. 23.15.150. Custodian of funds.
The Department of Revenue is designated custodian of all vocational rehabilitation funds in the state.
Sec. 23.15.160. Gifts.
The commissioner may accept a gift or donation from a public or a private source that is offered unconditionally for carrying out AS 23.15.010 – 23.15.210. The commissioner may accept a conditional gift if, in the judgment of the agency, the conditions are proper and consistent with AS 23.15.010 – 23.15.210.
Sec. 23.15.170. Maintenance not assignable.
The right of an individual with a disability to maintenance under AS 23.15.010 – 23.15.210 is not transferable or assignable at law or in equity.
Sec. 23.15.180. Hearings.
(a) An individual applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation who is aggrieved by the action or inaction of the agency is entitled to a fair hearing by the agency, in accordance with regulations. (b) A blind person or a person with a severe disability aggrieved by a decision or action of the agency under AS […]
Sec. 23.15.190. Misuse of lists and records.
Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program and in accordance with regulations, a person may not solicit, disclose, receive, or make use of, or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in, or acquiesce in the use of a list of, names of, or information concerning, persons applying for or receiving vocational […]
Sec. 23.15.200. Limitation on political activity.
An officer or employee engaged in the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program may not use official authority to influence or permit the use of the vocational rehabilitation program for the purpose of interfering with an election or affecting the results of an election or for a partisan political purpose. An officer or employee may […]