The first Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per month of earned income of a blind applicant for or recipient of assistance pursuant to the laws of this state administered by the Department of Human Services shall:

1. 1. Not be deemed income or resources of such applicant or recipient;
2. 2. Be disregarded in determining the need of the applicant or recipient; and
3. 3. Not be deducted from the amount of assistance which any applicant or recipient otherwise would receive.

Laws 1951, p. 160, § 1; Amended by Laws 1999, c. 16, § 1, eff. April 5, 1999 (superseded document available).