FURNISHING EQUIPMENT AND INITIAL STOCKS

The state licensing agency is responsible for furnishing each business enterprise with: A. adequate and suitable equipment, replacement of equipment, and assistance in maintenance and repair of equipment; and B. adequate initial stocks of merchandise and supplies. Subsequent purchase of merchandise and supplies shall be made by the licensed blind vendor out of current receipts. If a business expands, the licensed blind vendor and the state licensing agency may mutually agree that any additional initial stocks related to this expansion be furnished by the state licensing agency. Merchandise shall be replaced as sold and supplies replaced as needed, maintaining the inventory at the minimum of the original inventory unless mutually agreed otherwise by the state licensing agency and the licensed blind vendor.