Guam § 41704 - Certification.

§ 41704. Certification.

DISID shall act and function as the certification authority for

this Article.

COL1/11/2022

(a) Any certification granted pursuant hereto may be

terminated by DISID if DISID determines that the vending

facility is not being operated in accordance with prescribed

rules. A notice shall be provided to the Department of

Revenue and Taxation to enforce the cessation of activities at

that public building or public facility.

(b) In order to promote the employment and self-

sufficiency of individuals with significant disabilities on

Guam, government agencies shall, upon the request of DISID,

give preference to a licensee in the operation of vending

facilities in public buildings or public facilities. Space for the

vending facility shall be provided without charge.

(c) DISID shall notify all certified vendors, in writing or

appropriate alternative format to communicate with

individuals with significant disabilities, of the availability of

vending facilities in this program. Such notice shall include,

but not be limited to, a description of the type of facility, its

characteristics and its geographic location; the type of building

in which the facility is located; the date of availability; the

business telephone number of the current operator, when

applicable; and the availability of public transportation. The

notice shall contain a deadline for responses, which is no less

than fourteen (14) days after issuance.

(d) DISID shall work with the University of Guam’s

Small Business Development Center, existing Co-op

programs, school-to-work programs or other community

rehabilitation programs to assist in the development of a small

business plan to allow for growth and funding for the vending

facility.

(e) DISID shall work with on-Guam and off-Guam

support networks or training center entities available to

individuals with disabilities to ensure delivery of training in a

timely manner.