South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 18 - SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
Title 1 - BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Section 18-11 - Supervision of Vending Facilities

A. As the State Licensing Agency for the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Stand Program, the Agency is responsible for the supervision and management of each vending facility.

B. In order to carry out this responsibility, the BEP Counselor will inspect each stand at least monthly using the Contact and Inspection Report Form (Exhibit 11). Inspections of each stand may be made more frequently if deemed necessary by the Agency.

C. Each Blind Licensed Vendor will be expected to participate in the periodic district meeting conducted by their BEP Vendor's Committee Representative. Participation in such meetings will be one factor considered in evaluating the Blind Licensed Vendor's performance on the Contact and Inspection Report.

D. The Contact and Inspection Reports will be signed by the Blind Licensed Vendor and BEP Counselor. One copy of the report will be given to the Blind Licensed Vendor and one copy will be placed in the Blind Licensed Vendor's case record.

E. The BEP Director will establish an Annual Performance Review of Blind Licensed Vendors. One copy of this report will be given to the Blind Licensed Vendor and one copy will be placed in the Blind Licensed Vendor's case record.

F. In some cases, Blind Licensed Vendors may be in need of and eligible for post employment services through the Agency's Vocational Rehabilitation Department to assist them in maintaining employment and preventing a breakdown of rehabilitation results. The determination of need for post employment services and eligibility for such services must be made on an individual basis by the VR Counselor in consultation with the BEP Counselor and the Blind Licensed Vendor.

G. The Agency maintains the right to conduct a study of any vending facility if it determines the Blind Licensed Vendor may be encountering some difficulty in his or her operation such as decreasing net proceeds or loss of business. Such a study may range from a simple spot check of vending facility records to a more extensive study involving the actual operation of the vending facility for a period of time by a BEP Counselor or other Agency staff member. In such an event, the Blind Licensed Vendor will continue to receive the net proceeds of the vending facility for the period of the study.

H. No Blind Licensed Vendor will be allowed to distribute any menus or advertising of his or her vending facility in any building in which another South Carolina Commission for the Blind vending facility is located.

I. Any form of solicitation in a South Carolina Commission for the Blind facility whereby a jar, cup or other instrument is used to collect money for any personal benefit or for other purposes, unless approved in advance by the South Carolina Commission for the Blind is prohibited.