Md. Code Regs. 14.08.01.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.08.01.02 - Application

A. A person, association, or corporation desiring to sell products made by blind persons shall apply to the Blind Industries and Services of Maryland and use a form provided by the Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, which form, as amended from time to time, is incorporated herein and made a part of these regulations.

B. A person, association, or corporation may not commence the sale of products made by the blind before being issued a license by Blind Industries and Services of Maryland ("BISM").

C. All applicants shall be required to submit at least the following information as part of the application:

(1) Type of business organization and names and addresses of all persons investing monies and the amount of each investment;

(2) The names and addresses of all persons who will be entitled to participate in the profits or receive dividends derived from the sale of products made by blind persons, or both, and the percentage each will receive;

(3) The names and addresses and relationship to any other corporations, associations, or businesses that the applicant may have;

(4) The location of the business and any leases that have been or will be entered into for this location;

(5) Information to show compliance with laws governing employer-employee relations, including Equal Employment Opportunity regulations when applicable;

(6) Information filed with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service;

(7) The names, home addresses, ages, and compensation of all persons engaged in the sale or solicitation of sales of products made by blind persons;

(8) The form and content of the sales approach to be used, including type of approach (that is, door-to-door, telephone), written sales presentation to be used, areas of the State to be canvassed, types of and dates of canvassing and solicitation, and names, addresses, and ages of persons to be used in particular areas of the State;

(9) A list of products to be sold, purchase price, sale price, profit margin, and sources of products;

(10) A projected profit and loss statement of the business and a current balance sheet and profit and loss statement.

D. A fee of 50 cents shall be charged for each license and each renewal of a license for persons, associations, or corporations residing or having their main office in Maryland. The license and renewal fee shall be $5 for those persons, associations, or corporations not residing or having their main office in Maryland.

E. Before the filing of this application or the sale of products made by blind persons, or both, applicants are required to read and understand Article 30, § 30A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and these regulations.

F. Each license holder shall notify Blind Industries and Services of Maryland of any change or changes with respect to information furnished in its original application or subsequent renewal applications concerning sales approach, personnel, or areas of operations within 10 days after the change or changes occur.

Md. Code Regs. 14.08.01.02