LAC 67:VII.2111. Expenditures

A. The monies in the fund shall be used solely for programs to provide services for the Blind Enterprise Program established in Louisiana pursuant to the Randolph-Sheppard Act. B. Money in the trust fund from vending machines located on federal property shall be distributed for the primary purpose of the establishment and maintenance of retirement or pension plans, for health insurance, and contributions for the provisions of paid sick leave and vacation time for blind vendors, if approved by majority vote of blind vendors licensed by the agency after the agency has provided to each vendor information on all matters relevant to such purposes. C. Income not expended for the primary purpose shall be used for the maintenance and replacement of equipment, the purchase of new equipment, management services, and securing a fair return to vendors, or as provided by state and federal guidelines with the active participation of the Blind Vendors Trust Fund Board. D. Money in the trust fund from vending machines located on state-owned property or on property leased by the state agency, or on other property shall be distributed for any purpose consistent with the Randolph-Sheppard Program as may be determined by the state licensing agency with the active participation of the Blind Vendors Trust Fund Board.