In addition to the functions, duties and powers conferred and imposed upon the Commissioner by other provisions of law, he shall:
1. Ensure that the provisions of this chapter are properly administered;
2. Assist and cooperate with local authorities in the administration of this chapter;
3. Prescribe the form of applications, reports, affidavits and such other forms as shall be required in the administration of this chapter and the required schedule for submission thereof;
4. Cooperate with the federal Department of Education and other agencies of the United States in relation to matters set forth in this chapter; and
5. Adopt regulations to carry out the applicable provisions of this chapter.
Code 1950, § 63-178; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-85; 1975, c. 524; 1980, c. 4; 1984, cc. 498, 781; 1992, c. 755; 2002, c. 747.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 51.5 - Persons with Disabilities
Chapter 12 - Persons Who Are Blind and Vision Impaired
§ 51.5-62. Powers and duties of Board; form of materials
§ 51.5-63. Board to administer institutional fund
§ 51.5-64. Commissioner of Department; personnel
§ 51.5-65. Functions, duties and powers of Commissioner
§ 51.5-66. Authority to receive grants-in-aid and gifts
§ 51.5-67. Donation of equipment
§ 51.5-70. Establishment of standards of personnel and service
§ 51.5-71. State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind and Vision Impaired created
§ 51.5-72. Establishment of rehabilitative manufacturing and service industries; expenditures
§ 51.5-72.1. The State Advisory Board for the Virginia Industries for the Blind
§ 51.5-73. Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired; operation and maintenance
§ 51.5-76. Cooperation with other state agencies
§ 51.5-77. Cooperation with federal agencies
§ 51.5-78. Operation by Department
§ 51.5-79. Operation by blind persons
§ 51.5-80. Contract with nominee to provide equipment and merchandise
§ 51.5-81. Contract with nominee to furnish services
§ 51.5-82. Contracts with federal agencies for installation and supervision
§ 51.5-83. Surveys of business enterprise opportunities
§ 51.5-84. Licensure of blind adult residents as operators
§ 51.5-85. Selection of location and operator of enterprise; supervision
§ 51.5-86. Other general duties of the Department
§ 51.5-87. Revocation of privilege to operate enterprise
§ 51.5-88. Selection of location and type of enterprise with approval of custodian
§ 51.5-90. Providing blind persons with equipment and merchandise
§ 51.5-91. Ownership of vending stands and other equipment
§ 51.5-93. Requiring nominee to comply with provisions
§ 51.5-94. Suspension of nominee; continued operation of program
§ 51.5-95. Regulations for administration of article
§ 51.5-96. Requiring performance of duties by officers and employees
§ 51.5-97. Funds set aside from proceeds of business enterprises
§ 51.5-98. Exemption from taxation; collection and remittance of sales and meals taxes
§ 51.5-100. Operation of vending machines at rest areas on interstate highways
§ 51.5-103. How goods made by blind persons to be stamped or labeled
§ 51.5-104. Use of words "State," "Commonwealth," or "Virginia."