The division of vocational rehabilitation shall issue a license for the operation of a food service facility to any blind person who qualifies for a license in accordance with the criteria which has been established by the division of vocational rehabilitation and the committee of blind vendors. In issuing any license, the division of vocational rehabilitation shall give preference to any blind person who is a resident of the state of West Virginia. Each license issued shall be for an indefinite period but may be terminated by the division of vocational rehabilitation after affording the licensee an appeal in accordance with the applicable rules and procedures, after the division of vocational rehabilitation and the committee of blind vendors are both satisfied that the food service facility is not being operated in accordance with their rules and procedures.
W. Va. Code § 18-10G-4