(1) An individual, a business, a nonprofit, or other entity offering fee-based services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired shall, before entering into a contract or accepting payment, disclose in writing whether equivalent or substantially similar services may be available at no cost through the Division of Blind Services or another public agency.
(2) The written disclosure must:(a) Be provided in plain language and, upon request, in an accessible format, such as braille, large print, or audio.
(b) Include contact information for the Division of Blind Services.
(c) Be signed or electronically acknowledged by the consumer or his or her representative.
(3) A violation of this section constitutes an unfair or deceptive trade practice under part II of chapter 501 and is subject to penalties and enforcement as provided therein.
(4) The State Board of Education may adopt rules to implement this section.
