Fla. Admin. Code R. 6A-18.0424 (2026)

(1) Upon the establishment of a new Vending facility or when a vacancy occurs in an existing Vending facility, the Division shall announce the vacancy in an accessible format as a competitive opportunity.

(2) An individual is deemed eligible to compete for a Vending facility vacancy only if the individual:

(a) Is a Blind licensee;

(b) Has completed the Business Opportunity Application form, Form DBS-BEP 007, as incorporated by reference in subsection 6A-18.046(2), F.A.C.;

(c) Does not have an outstanding debt to the Division;

(d) Is current with Continuing Education requirements (see paragraph 6A-18.0421(2)(h), F.A.C.); and,

(e) In the case of a Vending facility vacancy filled with a Vendor under a Permanent L.O.F.A., has established or, if selected, will establish within thirty (30) days of executing the Permanent L.O.F.A. and maintain for the term of such L.O.F.A. a legal physical residence within seventy-five (75) miles of the Vending facility. A single thirty (30) day extension of this requirement shall be granted upon written request by the Vendor.

(3) Each vacancy shall be announced for a minimum of two (2) weeks and shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

(a) The location of the Vending facility;

(b) The type of Vending facility;

(c) The hours of operation;

(d) A general description of services and items currently sold;

(e) Accessibility of the Vending facility;

(f) Staffing pattern;

(g) Estimated annual sales;

(h) Application instructions;

(i) Deadline date for applying; and,

(j) Any special information or requirements.

(4) After notification to the chairperson of the State Committee of Vendors, the Division may elect not to announce a vacancy and instead directly place a Blind licensee under the following circumstances:

(a) To operate a new or existing Vending facility to determine accurate gross sales information; or

(b) To remedy a situation that has improperly or adversely affected a Blind Licensee.

Rulemaking Authority 413.011(3)(l), 413.051(12) FS. Law Implemented 413.011(3)(f), 413.041, 413.051 FS. History–New 10-20-98, Formerly 38K-1.0044, Amended 8-24-16.

Effective: 8/24/2016.