(1) In furtherance of the purposes of this act and in order to contribute to the economy of state government, it is the intent of the Legislature that there be close cooperation between the department and any agency of the state from which procurement of products or services is required under the provision of any law currently in effect. The department and any such agency of the state are authorized to enter into such contractual agreements, cooperative working relationships, or other arrangements as may be determined to be necessary for effective coordination and efficient realization of the objectives of this act and any other law requiring procurement of products or services from any agency of the state.
(2) The department may secure directly from any agency of the state information necessary to enable it to carry out this act. Upon request of the department, the head of the agency shall furnish such information to the department.
(3) Space shall be set aside in the State Capitol for the purpose of exhibiting products produced by clients of rehabilitation-oriented agencies of the state.
History.—ss. 6, 8, ch. 74-236; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 5, 6, 7, ch. 81-11; ss. 1, 4, ch. 82-46; ss. 3, 4, ch. 88-37; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 55, ch. 97-103; s. 41, ch. 2002-207.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 413 - Employment and Related Services for Persons With Disabilities
Part I - Blind Services Program (Ss. 413.011-413.092)
413.0111 - Blind services direct-support organization.
413.0115 - State Board of Administration; authorization to invest division’s portfolio.
413.012 - Confidential records disclosure prohibited; exemptions.
413.013 - Destruction of records.
413.014 - Community rehabilitation programs.
413.015 - Workers’ compensation coverage for program participants.
413.021 - Products and services by blind persons; sale, exhibition regulated.
413.031 - Products, purchase by state agencies and institutions.
413.035 - Duties and powers of the department.
413.036 - Procurement of services by agencies; authority of department.
413.037 - Cooperation with department required; duties of state agencies.
413.041 - Eligible blind persons; placement in vending facilities in public places.
413.051 - Eligible blind persons; operation of vending stands.
413.081 - Interference with or injury to a service animal; penalties; restitution.
413.082 - Groups to recommend policies to improve access for individuals with disabilities.