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26 ME Rev Stat § 1412-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1412-E. Rules

 §1412-E. Rules The department is authorized to establish rules required for the proper administration of a vocational rehabilitation program under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and acts amendatory and additional to the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These rules must include procedures for ensuring access to records by the protection and advocacy agencies designated under Title 5, Part 24 pursuant to an investigation of alleged rights violations.   [PL 2015, c. 141, §14 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 141, §14 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1412-F (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1412-F. Adoption of a grievance procedure concerning discrimination on the basis of disability

 §1412-F. Adoption of a grievance procedure concerning discrimination on the basis of disability The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II to create a grievance procedure applicable to all bodies of State Government in accordance with 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 84.7 and with 28 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 35.107(b). To the extent that a grievance procedure adopted under this section conflicts with a grievance procedure otherwise adopted by a state agency to comply with 45 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 84.7, the procedure adopted under this section controls, except in cases of conflict with other federal regulations.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1412-G (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1412-G. Program of consumer-directed personal care assistance services (REPEALED)

 §1412-G. Program of consumer-directed personal care assistance services (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 559, §BB4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 2, §W1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 465, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 673, §WW1 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1412-H (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1412-H. Program of state-funded consumer-directed personal care assistance services (REPEALED)

 §1412-H. Program of state-funded consumer-directed personal care assistance services (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 673, §WW2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. OO, §1 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1412-I (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 1: REHABILITATION ACT|26 §1412-I. Strategic planning report

 §1412-I. Strategic planning report 1.  Annual report.  In addition to its existing duties, the Statewide Independent Living Council, established pursuant to 29 United States Code, Sections 796 to 796f (1999) and administered by the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, shall, beginning January 15, 2017, provide an annual report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor and economic development matters on the State's strategic planning efforts related to the ability of persons with disabilities to live independently, including but not limited to:   A. Efforts to increase opportunities for persons with disabilities to live independently within the community;   [PL 2015, c. 452, §2 (NEW).]B. The effectiveness and coordination of programs and services designed to support independent living efforts;   [PL 2015, c. 452, §2 (NEW).]C. Efforts to improve vocational rehabilitation outcomes and efficiency in the development of individualized plans of employment with individuals eligible to receive rehabilitation services;   [PL 2015, c. 452, §2 (NEW).]D. Efforts to improve transition planning for students with disabilities by adding independent living assessments and strategies to prepare for postsecondary education;   [PL 2015, c. 452, §2 (NEW).]E. Efforts to ensure that new public buildings and public accommodations are accessible by persons with disabilities and to encourage the adoption of building codes that meet the most recent federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 accessibility guidelines;   [PL 2015, c. 452, §2 (NEW).]F. Efforts to increase awareness of all available housing that is accessible and usable by persons with disabilities; and   [PL 2015, c. 452, §2 (NEW).]G. Any recommendations for improvement in the delivery of services to persons with disabilities.   [PL 2015, c. 452, §2 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 452, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 452, §2 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1413 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 2: DIVISION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED|26 §1413. Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened

 §1413. Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened There is established the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened within the Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services.   [PL 2009, c. 174, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 174, §4 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1413-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 2: DIVISION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED|26 §1413-A. Definitions

 §1413-A. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]1.  Advisory council.   [PL 2009, c. 174, §5 (RP).] 1-A.  Commission.  "Commission" means the Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened.   [PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §39 (AMD).] 2.  Deaf.  "Deaf" means that the sense of hearing of an individual is nonfunctional for the purpose of communication and that individual must depend primarily upon visual communication.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 3.  Hard of hearing.  "Hard of hearing" means a hearing loss in an individual that results in a functional loss, but not to the extent that the individual must depend primarily upon visual communication.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 4.  Statewide registry.   [PL 2009, c. 174, §7 (RP).] 5.  Late deafened.  "Late deafened" means that the sense of hearing of an individual is nonfunctional for the purpose of communication and that the individual must depend primarily upon visual communication. The loss of the sense of hearing for a late-deafened individual occurs after the development of speech and language.   [PL 2009, c. 174, §8 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 174, §§5-8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §39 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1413-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 2: DIVISION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED|26 §1413-B. Powers and duties

 §1413-B. Powers and duties To provide the following services and information to deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons, the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened shall:   [PL 2009, c. 174, §9 (AMD).]1.  Provide advocacy.  Provide cooperative agreements or coordinate with agencies or community resources to provide advocacy for the rights of deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons in the areas of employment, education, legal aid, health care, social services, finance, housing and other personal assistance while avoiding duplication of effort in these areas;   [PL 2009, c. 174, §10 (AMD).] 1-A.  Supervise vocational rehabilitation counselors for the deaf.  Provide direct supervision and oversight of vocational rehabilitation counselors who provide counseling to deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons and who are within the division of vocational rehabilitation within the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services;   [PL 2011, c. 474, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Statewide registry.   [PL 2009, c. 174, §11 (RP).] 3.  Information and referral.  Provide information and referral services to deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons and their families on questions related to their disorder;   [PL 2009, c. 174, §12 (AMD).] 4.  Develop objectives.  Develop a plan with goals and objectives for development, planning and implementation within a framework for greater cooperation and coordination among agencies and organizations now serving or having the potential to serve deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons;   [PL 2009, c. 174, §13 (AMD).] 5.  Community service center.  Continue to study the need to establish, maintain and fund at least one community service center where deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons and their families can receive pertinent information relating to the coordination of services that each requires;   [PL 2009, c. 174, §14 (AMD).] 6.  Promote accessibility.  Promote accessibility to all governmental services for residents of the State who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or late-deafened persons; and   [PL 2009, c. 174, §15 (AMD).] 7.  Recommendations.  Make recommendations to the Governor and the joint standing committees of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor and health and human services matters with respect to modifications in existing services or establishment of additional services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons and their families.   [PL 2009, c. 174, §16 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 174, §§9-16 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 474, §1 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1413-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 2: DIVISION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED|26 §1413-C. Commission

 §1413-C. Commission Within the department, the Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened, as established under Title 5, section 12004-J, subsection 17, consists of up to 23 members appointed by the Governor and representing equally consumers, professionals and the public. Members serve 3-year terms and may serve multiple terms without limit. Members are entitled to compensation in accordance with Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 2015, c. 141, §15 (AMD).]The commission shall appoint, from its membership, a chair and vice-chair to serve 2-year terms. The commission shall meet at the call of the chair but not less than 4 times during a calendar year. The chair may delegate duties to members to carry out the functions of the commission.   [PL 2009, c. 174, §17 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 174, §17 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. A, §40 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 141, §15 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1413-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 2: DIVISION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED|26 §1413-D. Commission; powers and duties

 §1413-D. Commission; powers and duties The commission shall advise the Director of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and shall prepare an annual report, which is a public document to the extent that it complies with section 1412. The report must include, but is not limited to:   [PL 2009, c. 174, §18 (AMD).]1.  Review.  Review of the status of services to deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons;   [PL 2009, c. 174, §18 (AMD).] 2.  Recommendations.  Recommendations for priorities for the development and coordination of services to deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons;   [PL 2009, c. 174, §18 (AMD).] 3.  Evaluation.  An evaluation of the progress made as the result of recommendations made in the preceding report of the chair;   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 4.  Statement of goals.  A statement of goals for activities of the division during the subsequent fiscal year; and   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 5.  Implementation of functions.  The steps to be taken by the division to implement the functions listed in section 1413-B.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 174, §18 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1413-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 2: DIVISION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED|26 §1413-E. Director of the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened

 §1413-E. Director of the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened 1.  Director.  The Director of the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened is responsible for administering the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened and its programs and policies, including generating and seeking out financial aid, grants and money and overseeing vocational rehabilitation counselors who provide counseling to deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons and who are within the division of vocational rehabilitation within the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services.   [PL 2011, c. 474, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Director of the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened; staff; qualifications.  The Director of the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened and the staff must be knowledgeable of the needs of deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened persons and possess the ability to communicate on a meaningful basis with those persons.   [PL 2011, c. 474, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 174, §19 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 474, §2 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1414 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 3: INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES|26 §1414. Definitions

 §1414. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]1.  Independent living services.  "Independent living services" means services that promote or train people with significant disabilities in managing their personal affairs, participating in day-to-day life in the community, fulfilling a range of social roles and making decisions that lead to self-determination and the minimization of physical or psychological dependence on others.   [PL 2017, c. 111, §11 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 111, §11 (AMD).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1414-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 3: INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES|26 §1414-A. Grants

 §1414-A. Grants The department may make grants to establish independent living services. Funds must be disbursed and audited in accordance with departmental grant policies and procedures. The department shall submit an annual accounting of the program to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1415 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 4: ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO WORK|26 §1415. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §1415. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 111, §12 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1415-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 4: ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO WORK|26 §1415-A. Subsidy (REPEALED)

 §1415-A. Subsidy (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 111, §12 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1415-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 4: ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO WORK|26 §1415-B. Eligibility (REPEALED)

 §1415-B. Eligibility (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 111, §12 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1415-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 4: ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO WORK|26 §1415-C. Evaluation team report (REPEALED)

 §1415-C. Evaluation team report (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 111, §12 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1415-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 4: ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO WORK|26 §1415-D. Rules (REPEALED)

 §1415-D. Rules (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 111, §12 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1416 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 5: IMPROVING OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|26 §1416. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §1416. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 58, §3 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1416-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 5: IMPROVING OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|26 §1416-A. Advisory Committee on Improving Outdoor Recreational Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (REPEALED)

 §1416-A. Advisory Committee on Improving Outdoor Recreational Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 58, §3 (RP).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1416-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 5: IMPROVING OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|26 §1416-B. Improving recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities

 §1416-B. Improving recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities In addition to its existing duties, the Statewide Independent Living Council, established pursuant to 29 United States Code, Sections 796 to 796f (1999) and administered by the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, through a standing committee on recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities, shall perform the following duties:   [PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).]1.  Advise commissioners.  Advise the Commissioner of Labor, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the Commissioner of Transportation, the Commissioner of Marine Resources, the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on ways:   A. To provide technical consultation for increasing participation and inclusion for persons with disabilities in all areas of recreation, which are a matter of public policy; and   [PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).]B. To promote the expansion of existing and the creation of new public recreational areas that are accessible to persons with disabilities;   [PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).] 2.  Educate public.  Make the public aware of existing recreational opportunities that are accessible to persons with disabilities;   [PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Provide information.  Provide and disseminate information and education to public and private clubs, organizations and civic groups and to individuals on making recreation accessible to persons with disabilities; and   [PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).] 4.  Conduct evaluations and provide technical assistance.  In conjunction with the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services' staff, conduct accessibility evaluations upon request and provide technical assistance to recreation providers and users with regard to providing access for persons with disabilities.   [PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 58, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1417 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 6: REHABILITATION SERVICES|26 §1417. Rehabilitation services

 §1417. Rehabilitation services The department, under the direction of the Governor, may establish, conduct and maintain rehabilitation work as part of its program of aid and assistance for students with disabilities. That rehabilitation work must be in cooperation with career and technical education, as provided by Title 20-A, chapter 313.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW); PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. D, §3 (REV).]Funds provided for aid and assistance carried on by the department may be used in providing rehabilitation services.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 397, §D3 (REV).
26 ME Rev Stat § 1418 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY|Chapter 19: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR|Subchapter 2: REHABILITATION SERVICES|Article 7: SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS|26 §1418. Definitions

 §1418. Definitions As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).]1.  Blind person.  "Blind person" means a person having not more than 20/200 central visual acuity in the better eye after correction or an equally disabling loss of the visual field so that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 2.  Director.  "Director" means the Director of the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 3.  Division.  "Division" means the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the department.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 4.  Jurisdiction.  "Jurisdiction" means the control of the maintenance, operation and protection of public buildings and property of the State or of a county or a municipality.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 5.  Licensing agency.  "Licensing agency" means the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired, which is the state agency designated by the Rehabilitation Services Administration in the United States Department of Education to issue licenses to blind persons for the operation of vending facilities.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 6.  Manager.  "Manager" means the blind person, duly licensed by the division, who personally operates the vending facility.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 7.  Public building or property.  "Public building or property" means a building or land owned, leased or occupied by a department, agency or authority of the State or a county or a municipality of the State.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] 8.  Vending facility.  "Vending facility" means a restaurant, a cafeteria, including the cafeteria located in the State Office Building in Augusta, a snack bar, a vending machine for food and beverages and goods and services customarily offered in connection with a restaurant, a cafeteria, a snack bar or a vending machine.   [PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. F, §13 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 560, §F13 (NEW).