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MI Comp L § 393.353 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.353 - Services for Determining Cause and Prevention of Blindness; Examination to Certify Statutory Blindness; Treatment; Cost; Contract to Provide Eye Examinations.

393.353 Services for determining cause and prevention of blindness; examination to certify statutory blindness; treatment; cost; contract to provide eye examinations. Sec. 3.  (1) The commission shall establish and maintain services as needed for determining the cause and prevention of blindness. The examination to certify statutory blindness may be performed by either an ophthalmologist or physician skilled in the diseases of the eye; or a licensed optometrist, whichever the person shall select. When a blind or partially blind person can be benefited by treatment, the commission shall arrange for the necessary treatment, with the consent of the person, by an ophthalmologist or physician skilled in the diseases of the eye, a licensed optometrist, or both. An examination shall be provided without charge to the applicant for services to the blind. Unless other funds are available, the examination, and treatment if provided, shall be paid for by the commission.  (2) The commission may contract with the department of social services or the department of public health to provide eye examinations for applicants for aid to the blind. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.355 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.355 - Additional Duties of Commission.

393.355 Additional duties of commission. Sec. 5.  The commission shall do all of the following:  (a) Cooperate with other departments, agencies, and institutions, both public and private, in providing for the rehabilitation of blind persons, in studying problems relative to blind persons, and in establishing, developing, and providing necessary programs, facilities, and services.  (b) Enter into reciprocal arrangements with other states to provide for the rehabilitation of residents of the states concerned.  (c) Conduct research and compile statistics relating to the rehabilitation of blind persons.  (d) Provide social adjustment, guidance, counsel, mobility training, and employment adjustment of blind persons in their home communities.  (e) Provide surveys of employment opportunities for blind persons and the placement of blind persons in employment not otherwise provided for.  (f) Regulate concessions reserved for operation by blind persons pursuant to this act.  (g) Promulgate rules pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, for the implementation and administration of this act. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 224, Imd. Eff. Sept. 14, 1982 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.Admin Rule: R 393.101 et seq. and R 393.201 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 393.356 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.356 - Employment and Duties of Educational Consultants; Assistance to Students With Visual Disabilities; Liaison and Program Coordination.

393.356 Employment and duties of educational consultants; assistance to students with visual disabilities; liaison and program coordination. Sec. 6.  (1) The commission may employ qualified educational consultants to assist public or private school teachers responsible for teaching students with visual disabilities. Educational consultants shall assist public and private school teachers by providing methods and materials for teaching students with visual disabilities. The superintendent of public instruction shall inform the commission of the schools in which students with visual disabilities are enrolled.  (2) The director or a person designated by the director shall be the liaison between the commission, the schools for the blind, and the superintendent of public instruction, and shall coordinate all programs affecting blind students. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 44, Imd. Eff. Mar. 18, 1998 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.357 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.357 - Contributions or Gifts; Acceptance; Expenditure; Stipulation of Donor.

393.357 Contributions or gifts; acceptance; expenditure; stipulation of donor. Sec. 7.  The commission may accept contributions or gifts in cash or otherwise from persons, associations, or corporations. Contributions and gifts shall be expended as provided by law, in the same manner as moneys appropriated for implementing the purposes of this act. The donor of the gift may stipulate the manner in which the gift shall be expended within the guidelines of this act. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.358 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.358 - Powers of Commission Pursuant to State-Federal Agreements.

393.358 Powers of commission pursuant to state-federal agreements. Sec. 8.  The commission, pursuant to state-federal agreements: may cooperate with the federal government in carrying out the purposes of a federal statute or regulation, not in conflict with state law, which pertains to rehabilitation of blind persons; may adopt methods of administration, not in conflict with state law, which are necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the agreements or plans for rehabilitation of blind persons; and may comply with conditions, not in conflict with state law, which are necessary to secure the full benefits of federal statute. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.359 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.359 - Concessions in State Building or on State Property; Operation by Blind Person; Plans; Location of Concessions.

393.359 Concessions in state building or on state property; operation by blind person; plans; location of concessions.Sec. 9.  (1) Except as provided in sections 10 and 10a, a concession in a building or on property owned or occupied by this state must be operated by a blind person, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, marital status, or religious preference.   (2) The department of technology, management, and budget shall submit plans relative to concessions in state buildings or on state property to the commission, which has the final authority relative to the location of concessions. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 159, Eff. Aug. 21, 2018 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.360 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.360 - Act Inapplicable to Certain Concessions; Sighted Person Operating Concession Under Contract or Lease, or Operating Concession Not Applied for by Blind Person.

393.360 Act inapplicable to certain concessions; sighted person operating concession under contract or lease, or operating concession not applied for by blind person. Sec. 10.  (1) This act shall not apply to a concession operated in connection with the state fair, with the use of state fairgrounds, with a state educational institution, state penal institution, military establishment, armory, or state park.  (2) A sighted person operating a concession under contract or lease at the time this act becomes effective shall not be required to surrender the rights before the contract or lease expires.  (3) A sighted person operating a concession which has not been applied for by a blind person may be permitted to continue in charge until the concession is applied for and a qualified blind person is chosen to operate the concession. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.360a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.360a - Building Larger Than 1,000,000 Square Feet; Automated Vending Machine; Rental Rate.

393.360a Building larger than 1,000,000 square feet; automated vending machine; rental rate.Sec. 10a.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), section 9 does not apply to a building or part of a building owned or occupied by this state if the building is larger than 1,000,000 square feet.  (2) The commission shall exercise its authority under section 9 to provide for automated vending machine concessions in a building described in subsection (1).  (3) The department of technology, management, and budget shall provide 1,700 square feet of space to the commission at the same rental rate provided to state agency tenants in buildings described in subsection (1). History: Add. 2018, Act 159, Eff. Aug. 21, 2018 Compiler's Notes: For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.361 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.361 - Concessions; Qualifications of Applicant; Limitation on Number.

393.361 Concessions; qualifications of applicant; limitation on number. Sec. 11.  The qualifications of an applicant to operate a concession shall be determined according to qualifications established by the commission. A blind person shall not operate more than 1 concession. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.362 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.362 - Contract or Lease of Veteran With Service-Connected Disability Not Affected.

393.362 Contract or lease of veteran with service-connected disability not affected. Sec. 12.  This act shall not be construed to affect the contract or lease of world war I, world war II, Spanish-American war, Korean conflict, or Vietnam era conflict veteran having a service-connected disability recognized by the veterans' administration of the federal government, or a renewal of that contract or lease. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.363 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.363 - Implementation of Randolph-Sheppard Vending Stand Act.

393.363 Implementation of Randolph-Sheppard vending stand act. Sec. 13.  The commission shall be the state agency for implementing the Randolph-Sheppard vending stand act, 20 U.S.C. 107 to 107f. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For transfer of powers and duties relating to final agency decisions from commission for the blind to director of department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.364 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.364 - Repealed. 1984, Act 335, Eff. Oct. 1, 1985.

393.364 Repealed. 1984, Act 335, Eff. Oct. 1, 1985. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to identification cards for legally blind persons.
MI Comp L § 393.365 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.365 - Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice; Availability of Writings to Public.

393.365 Conducting business at public meeting; notice; availability of writings to public. Sec. 15.  (1) The business which the commission or any committee appointed under this act may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the commission or committee held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976.   (2) A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the commission in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 393.366 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 393 - Deaf and Blind|Act 260 of 1978 - Blind and Visually Disabled Persons (393.351 - 393.369)|Section 393.366 - Transfer of Personnel, Equipment, and Unexpended Appropriations; Transfer of Powers, Duties, and Functions.

393.366 Transfer of personnel, equipment, and unexpended appropriations; transfer of powers, duties, and functions. Sec. 16.  (1) The personnel serving in and the equipment and unexpended appropriations of the office of services to the blind in the department of social services is transferred to the commission.  (2) All powers, duties, and functions vested by law in the department of social services relative to the office of services to the blind are transferred to the commission. History: 1978, Act 260, Eff. Oct. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the commission for the blind from the family independence agency, or its director, to the department of labor and economic growth, or its director, by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of commission for the blind to bureau of services for blind persons within department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2012-5, compiled at MCL 445.2033.For the transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of services for blind persons and the commission for blind persons and its directors from the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.Admin Rule: R 393.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.