Section 111.7.8. Licensure.

In accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, each participating vending facility operator must be licensed by the department. The license is not transferable and is revocable for cause.

       7.8(1) The requirements for obtaining a license are:

        a.           The applicant must be blind according to the definition in 111—7.2(216D);

        b.           The applicant must be a citizen of the United States;

        c.           The applicant must be a resident of the state;

        d.           The applicant must demonstrate competency which is measured by the ability to operate a vending facility by either successful completion of the training program (if a trainee) or by successful completion of a program competency test with a minimum score of 70 percent (if applying for licensure by reinstatement or reciprocity); and

        e.           The applicant must possess a current and valid Iowa department of transportation nondriver identification card.

       7.8(2) When a trainee successfully completes the training program, a written recommendation for licensure will be made to the director by the division administrator of the business enterprises program. The recommendation will certify that the trainee meets all licensure requirements.

       7.8(3) The director shall issue an official license to the individual which shall be numbered and shall indicate the date of issuance.