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 Howard County
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 12. HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
 SubTitle 2. HUMAN RIGHTS

§ 12.200. Public policy.  

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  • I.

    Equal Opportunity in Howard County. The Howard County Government shall foster and encourage the growth and development of Howard County so that all persons shall have an equal opportunity to pursue their lives free of discrimination.

    II.

    Discriminatory Practices Contrary to Public Policy. Discrimination practices based upon:

    Race,

    Creed,

    Religion,

    Disability,

    Color,

    Sex,

    National origin,

    Age,

    Occupation,

    Marital status,

    Political opinion,

    Sexual orientation,

    Personal appearance,

    Familial status,

    Source of income, or

    Gender identity or expression

    are contrary to the public policy of Howard County.

    III.

    Eliminating Discriminatory Practices. The Howard County Government shall direct its efforts and resources toward eliminating discriminatory practices within Howard County in:

    (1)

    Housing,

    (2)

    Employment,

    (3)

    Law enforcement,

    (4)

    Public accommodations,

    (5)

    Financing, and

    (6)

    Any other facets of the lives of its citizens where such practices may be found to exist.

    IV.

    Encouragement of Voluntary Affirmative Action Programs. The Howard County Government shall encourage the adoption and maintenance of voluntary affirmative action programs.

(C.B. 2, 1983; C.B. 138, 1991; C.B. 68, 1992; C.B. 54, 2011, § 1; C.B. 14, 2014, § 1)