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GA Code § 49-9-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-2. Creation of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board

  There is created the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board. The board shall consist of nine members who work or have worked in the area of vocational rehabilitation or who are a part of the vocational rehabilitation community; provided, however, that five members shall be persons with disabilities or family members of persons with disabilities.   The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor. The first such members shall be appointed by the Governor to take office on July 1, 2012, for initial terms as follows: Three such members shall be appointed for terms of one year; three such members shall be appointed for terms of two years; and three such members shall be appointed for terms of three years. Thereafter, the Governor shall appoint successors upon the expiration of the respective terms of office for terms of three years. All such members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Such members shall be eligible for reappointment to successive terms of office as members of the board.   Vacancies in office shall be filled by appointment by the Governor in the same manner as the appointment to the position on the board which becomes vacant. An appointment to fill a vacancy other than by expiration of a term of office shall be for the balance of the unexpired term.   Members of the board may be removed from office under the same conditions for removal from office of members of professional licensing boards provided in Code Section 43-1-17.   There shall be a chairperson of the board elected by and from the membership of the board who shall be the presiding officer of the board. The term of the chairperson shall be established by rules of the board.   A quorum for transacting business shall be determined by the members of the board.   The members of the board shall receive a per diem allowance and expenses as shall be set and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget in conformance with rates and allowances set for members of other state boards.   In addition to the powers and duties set forth in this chapter, the board shall recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly changes in state programs, statutes, policies, budgets, and standards relating to vocational rehabilitation services, the improvement of coordination among state and local agencies that provide vocational rehabilitation services, and the improvement of the condition of citizens who are in need of vocational rehabilitation services.     (Code 1981, §49-9-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)
GA Code § 49-9-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-5. Provision of Services to Persons With Disabilities

 The agency shall provide the services authorized by this chapter to persons with disabilities determined to be eligible therefor; and, in carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the agency is authorized, among other things:    To cooperate with other departments, agencies, and institutions, both public and private, in providing the services authorized by this chapter to persons with disabilities; in studying the problems involved therein; and in establishing, developing, and providing, in conformity with the purposes of this chapter, such programs, facilities, and services as may be necessary or desirable;   To enter into reciprocal agreements with other states to provide for the services authorized by this chapter to residents of the state concerned;   To conduct research and compile statistics relating to the provision of services or the need of services by persons with disabilities;   To license blind persons or other persons with disabilities to operate vending facilities under its supervision and control, subject to the terms and conditions provided in regulations, policies, and procedures issued pursuant to Code Section 49-9-3, on:   State property;   County or municipal property;   Federal property, pursuant to delegation of authority under the Randolph-Sheppard Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 107(b), and any amendment thereto or any act of Congress relating to this subject; and   Private property; and     To provide for the establishment, supervision, and control of suitable business enterprises to be operated by persons with disabilities.     (Code 1981, §34-15-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-5, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146; Ga. L. 2013, p. 141, § 49/HB 79.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-4 as present Code Section 49-9-5; in the introductory paragraph of this Code section, substituted "agency" for "department, through the division," near the beginning, and substituted "agency" for "division" near the end; and substituted "Code Section 49-9-3" for "paragraphs (1) and (2) of Code Section 34-15-3" near the end of the introductory language of paragraph (4).    The 2013 amendment,  effective April 24, 2013, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted "under the Randolph-Sheppard Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 107(b)," for "under the Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 U.S. Code, Section 107b)(49 Stat. 1559)" in subparagraph (4)(C).
GA Code § 49-9-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-6. Authorization to Utilize Funds

 The agency is authorized to utilize funds made available from appropriations by Congress, by gifts or grants from private sources, by appropriations of the General Assembly, or by transfer of funds from other state departments for the purpose of establishing and operating rehabilitation centers and workshops.    (Code 1981, §34-15-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-6, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-5 as present Code Section 49-9-6, and substituted "agency" for "Division of Rehabilitation Services" near the beginning of this Code section.
GA Code § 49-9-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-7. Cooperation to Carry Out the Purposes of Federal Statutes

 The agency is empowered and directed to cooperate, pursuant to agreements with the federal government, in carrying out the purposes of any federal statutes pertaining to the purposes of this chapter. The agency is authorized to adopt such methods of administration as are found by the federal government to be necessary for the proper and efficient operation of such agreements and to comply with such conditions as may be necessary to secure the full benefits of such federal statutes and appropriations, to administer any legislation pursuant thereto enacted by this state, to direct the disbursement and administer the use of all funds provided by the federal government or this state for the purposes of this chapter, and to do all things necessary to ensure the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.    (Code 1981, §34-15-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-7, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-6 as present Code Section 49-9-7; substituted "agency" for "department, through the division," near the beginning of the first sentence and substituted "agency" for "department" near the beginning of the second sentence.
GA Code § 49-9-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-8. Office of State Treasurer Designated Custodian of Federal Moneys

 The Office of the State Treasurer is designated as custodian of all moneys received from the federal government for the purpose of carrying out any federal statutes pertaining to the purpose of this chapter. The Office of the State Treasurer shall make disbursements from such funds and all state funds available for such purposes, upon certification in the manner provided in Code Section 49-9-3.    (Code 1981, §34-15-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 863, § 2/SB 296; Code 1981, §49-9-8, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-7 as present Code Section 49-9-8, and substituted "Code Section 49-9-3" for "paragraph (5) of Code Section 34-15-3" at the end of this Code section.
GA Code § 49-9-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-9. Budget Estimates

 Budget estimates of the amount of appropriations needed each fiscal year for vocational rehabilitation services and for the administration of the programs under this chapter shall be submitted by the director to the board and, upon approval by the board, shall be included in the estimates made by the board to the Office of Planning and Budget. In the event federal funds are available to the state for vocational rehabilitation purposes, the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is authorized to comply with such requirements as may be necessary to obtain said federal funds in the maximum amount and most advantageous proportion possible insofar as this may be done without violating other provisions of the state law and Constitution. In the event Congress fails in any year to appropriate funds for grants-in-aid to the state for vocational rehabilitation purposes, the board shall include as a part of its budget a request for adequate state funds for vocational rehabilitation purposes.    (Code 1981, §34-15-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-9, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-8 as present Code Section 49-9-9; substituted "board" for "Commissioner" throughout this Code section; substituted "Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency" for "Division of Rehabilitation Services" in the second sentence; and substituted "its budget" for "his or her budget" in the last sentence.
GA Code § 49-9-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-10. Accepting and Use of Gifts

 The director is authorized and empowered, with the approval of the board, to accept and use gifts made unconditionally, by will or otherwise, for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Gifts made under such conditions as are proper and consistent with this chapter may be so accepted and shall be held, invested, reinvested, and used in accordance with the conditions of the gift.    (Code 1981, §34-15-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-10, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-9 as present Code Section 49-9-10, and substituted "board" for "Commissioner" near the beginning of this Code section.
GA Code § 49-9-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-11. Residency Requirement; Financial Need

  Vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided to any qualified individual who is a bona fide resident of the state.   The financial need of eligible persons with disabilities will be considered in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to the extent allowed by federal or other state law.     (Code 1981, §34-15-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-11, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-10 as present Code Section 49-9-11.
GA Code § 49-9-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-12. Independent Living Program

 The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is the designated state unit for the independent living program. The independent living program is authorized to provide or contract for the provision of such services as may be needed to enable persons with disabilities to attain the maximum degree of independent living. The powers delegated and authorized in this Code section for the agency shall be in addition to those previously authorized by any other law. The agency is authorized to cooperate with any federal agency in the administration of such a program.    (Code 1981, §34-15-11, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-12, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-11 as present Code Section 49-9-12; substituted "Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency" for "Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Labor" in the first sentence; substituted "agency" for "division" in the third sentence; and substituted "agency" for "department" in the last sentence.
GA Code § 49-9-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-13. Entitlement to Hearing if Aggrieved

 Any individual applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation services who is aggrieved by any action or inaction of the agency shall be entitled, in accordance with regulations, to a hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," and in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations.    (Code 1981, §34-15-12, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-13, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-12 as present Code Section 49-9-13, and substituted "agency" for "division" near the middle of this Code section.   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2000, a comma was inserted following "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act".
GA Code § 49-9-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-14. Rights Not Transferable; Exempt From Creditors

 Any rights of persons with disabilities to maintenance under this chapter shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity and shall be exempt from the claims of creditors.    (Code 1981, §34-15-13, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-14, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-13 as present Code Section 49-9-14.
GA Code § 49-9-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-15. Coverage by a Hospitalization or Medical Insurance Policy

 Where a person with disabilities who receives vocational rehabilitation services is covered by a hospitalization or medical insurance policy, the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency shall be subrogated to the rights of such person with disabilities to recover in an amount not to exceed the cost of vocational rehabilitation services rendered by the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, exclusive of those services for which eligibility is not predicated on the need for financial assistance. Where the person with disabilities receives vocational rehabilitation services without disclosing that he or she is covered by a hospitalization or medical insurance policy, he or she shall be liable therefor to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in an amount not to exceed the cost of rehabilitation services rendered, exclusive of those services for which eligibility is not predicated on the need for financial assistance, or in an amount not to exceed the insurance reimbursement received, whichever is the lesser.    (Code 1981, §34-15-14, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-15, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-14 as present Code Section 49-9-15, and substituted "Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency" for "Division of Rehabilitation Services" throughout this Code section.
GA Code § 49-9-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-17. Authorization to Retain Title; Authorization to Sell; Surplus; Receipts; Deposit of Funds Received

 The agency is authorized to retain title to any property, tools, instruments, training supplies, equipment, or other items of value acquired for use of persons with disabilities and to repossess and transfer them for the use of other persons with disabilities. The board is authorized to offer for sale any items acquired in the operation of the program under this chapter when they are no longer necessary or to exchange them for necessary items which may be used to greater advantage. When any such surplus equipment is sold or exchanged, a receipt for it shall be taken from the purchaser showing the consideration given for such equipment and shall be forwarded to the Office of the State Treasurer; and any funds received by the agency pursuant to any such transactions shall be deposited in the state treasury in the appropriate federal or state rehabilitation account and shall be available for expenditures for any purposes consistent with this chapter.    (Code 1981, §34-15-16, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Ga. L. 2010, p. 863, § 2/SB 296; Code 1981, §49-9-17, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-16 as present Code Section 49-9-17; substituted "agency" for "division" in the first and third sentences, and substituted "board" for "Commissioner" near the beginning of the second sentence.
GA Code § 49-9-18 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-18. Confidentiality; Penalty

 It shall be unlawful, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program and in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures, for any person or persons to solicit, disclose, receive, or make use of or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in, or acquiesce in the use of any list of, or names of, or any information concerning persons applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation, directly or indirectly derived from the records. Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.    (Code 1981, §34-15-17, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-18, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-17 as present Code Section 49-9-18.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Fingerprinting of offenders not required.    - Violation of O.C.G.A. § 34-15-17 is not an offense designated as one that requires fingerprinting. 2000 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2000-11.
GA Code § 49-9-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-19. Governing Prohibitions

 Employees of the agency engaged in functions under this chapter shall be governed by the prohibitions in the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board and the federal Office of Personnel Management from participation in political activity.    (Code 1981, §34-15-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-19, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-18 as present Code Section 49-9-19, and substituted "agency" for "department" near the beginning of this Code section.
GA Code § 49-9-20 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 49-9-20. Rights of General Assembly to Amend or Repeal Chapter

 The General Assembly reserves the right to amend or repeal all or any part of this chapter at any time, and there shall be no vested private right of any kind against such amendment or repeal. All the rights, privileges, or immunities conferred by this chapter or by acts done pursuant thereto shall exist subject to the power of the legislature to amend or repeal this chapter at any time.    (Code 1981, §34-15-19, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-20, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-19 as present Code Section 49-9-20.
GA Code § 49-9-40 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 49 - Social Services|Chapter 9 - Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency|Article 2 - Vending Facilities on State Property|§ 49-9-40. Definitions

 As used in this article, the term:    "State property" means any building, land, or other real property owned, leased, or occupied by any department, commission, board, bureau, agency, public corporation, or other instrumentality of the state, including, but not limited to, the Georgia Building Authority, and any other real property in which the state has a legal or beneficial interest; provided, however, the term "state property" shall not include any property, real or personal, owned or leased or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Education Authority (University), or any county or independent school system of this state.   "Vending facility" means vending stands, vending machines, snack bars, cart service, shelters, counters, and such other appropriate facilities and equipment as may be necessary for the sale of articles or services by licensed blind persons or other persons with disabilities, as prescribed by rules and regulations adopted by the agency.     (Code 1981, §34-15-40, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1137, § 1; Code 1981, §49-9-40, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2012, p. 303, § 1/HB 1146.)    The 2012 amendment,  effective July 1, 2012, redesignated former Code Section 34-15-40 as present Code Section 49-9-40, and substituted "agency" for "department" at the end of paragraph (2).