§ 30-2-1. Creation
There is created the Georgia Industries for the Blind. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 579, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 830, § 1.
§ 30-2-2. Purpose
The purpose of the industries is to furnish to those citizens of Georgia who are blind or who have not more than 10 percent vision a means of supporting themselves; to furnish an opportunity for those who are mentally gifted to earn a living by working in short shifts as well as to develop their […]
§ 30-2-3. Supervision of Industries by Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; Acquisition of Property
The industries shall be state institutions under the direction and supervision of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is authorized to provide the property necessary for the industries. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency may acquire real property through the State Properties Commission pursuant to Code Section 50-16-38 or the agency may […]
§ 30-2-4. Superintendents for Industries; Operation of Industries Generally; Purchase of Goods Manufactured at Industries by State Institutions
There shall be superintendents for the industries. Preference shall be given to blind persons with the skill and experience to perform such jobs. The department shall provide for the equipment, maintenance, and management of the industries; shall provide for the selection and eligibility of applicants for admission to an industry; shall provide for the sale […]
§ 30-2-5. Articles to Be Manufactured by Industries
The plan of operation of the industries shall be to manufacture supplies such as brooms, brushes, mops, mattresses, desks, and office, school, and other furniture which are in the capacity of the blind to make and which are extensively used by the various departments of the state, its political subdivisions, and its educational, penal, and […]
§ 30-2-6. Authority of Industry Superintendents to Permit Work to Be Done in Homes of Workers
Where, in the opinion of the industry superintendents, any part of the work necessary to the production of any commodity can be practically and satisfactorily done in the home of the worker, as in the hemming of towels or other needlework, the superintendents shall have authority to permit and to arrange for such work to […]
§ 30-2-7. Compensation of Workers; Observance of and Payment for State Holidays
Each worker in an industry who is otherwise entitled to share in the benefits provided for blind persons under Articles 1 and 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 shall, in addition to the amount received as compensation for his or her services in the industry, receive from the Department of Human Services such amount […]
§ 30-2-8. Promotion, Demotion, and Layoff of Employees; Transfer; Departure and Return of Employees
Whenever the skill and experience of two employees are relatively equal, seniority shall control in all questions of promotion, demotion, or layoff. When skill and merit are relatively equal between employees, the employee with the greater seniority shall have the first right to obtain or refuse any transfer. When any worker in the industries leaves […]
§ 30-2-9. Surplus Funds Retained as Working Capital
Surplus funds designated as reserve funds accruing at the industries in any fiscal year shall not lapse to the state treasury but may be reserved by the industries as working capital. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 557, § 1; Ga. L. 1980, p. 759, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 830, § 1; Ga. L. […]