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Licensing
The license is a written certificate issued by the state licensing agency to an operator assuming responsibility of his or her vending facility. A license entitles an operator to all rights and protections under the Randolph-Sheppard Act, as well as Michigan P.A. 260 of 1978 and corresponding promulgated rules.
In accordance with State Rule R 393.10, a license shall be issued only to a person who, as determined by the commission, meets all of the following requirements:
(a) Is blind as certified by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist. If a licensee obtains corrective surgery or his or her vision improves through other means, then the licensee shall be required to submit a new eye exam.
(b) Is not less than 18 years of age.
(c) Is certified by the commission as qualified to operate a vending facility.
(d) Does not owe money under the circumstances described in R 393.3(3).
In addition, the Randolph-Sheppard Act and associated federal regulations require BEP licensees to be citizens of the United States.