New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 97 - THE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM OF THE NEW JERSEY COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Subchapter 2 - PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Section 10:97-2.1 - Application and qualification to enter program

(a) Any blind person desiring to operate a business enterprise, under the supervision of the Commission, shall apply to the Commission and will be referred to the Vocational Rehabilitation Program in order to receive proper evaluation.

(b) The interested blind person must be certified as eligible by the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, be a citizen of the United States, and possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate in order to participate in Business Enterprises New Jersey.

(c) The Commission will also consider applicants for BENJ who are referred to the Commission from other Randolph-Sheppard programs in other states or through individual personal initiative. In these cases, the BENJ management and staff are authorized to determine program eligibility based on criteria jointly determined by the state licensing agency and CBEM.

(d) Business Enterprises New Jersey shall verify an individual's eligibility to enter the program. The prospective applicant shall be interviewed by the BENJ Manager and the Committee of Business Enterprise Managers representative. The BENJ Manager will make the final determination for eligibility in consultation with the CBEM and related staff.

(e) Candidates shall be able to communicate effectively.

(f) All candidates must undergo a criminal background check.