Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-7-1-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 795-7-1-.01 - Necessity And Function

(1) The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Service, is responsible for administering the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for blind vendors in accordance with the Randolph-Sheppard Act of 1936, as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and applicable state law. The department is empowered to comply with any requirement that may be imposed by federal law.

(2) The department shall ensure that there shall be no discrimination against any applicant for, or recipient of, aid, benefits, or services, or any employee or any other persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, including but not limited to discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and any applicable state or federal regulations.

Authors: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services, Alabama Elected Committee of Blind Vendors

Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-7-1-.01

Emergency adoption filed January 17, 1995; effective January 18, 1995. New Rule: Filed April 13, 1995; effective May 18, 1995. Repealed and New Rule: Filed January 19, 2000; effective February 23, 2000.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 21-1-40, 21-9-9; 20 U.S.C. §107 et. seq.