§ 20-101. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In Subtitles 1 through 11 of this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Commission. -- "Commission" means the Commission on Civil Rights.

(c) Complainant. -- "Complainant" means a person that files a complaint alleging a discriminatory act under this title.

(d) Discriminatory act. -- "Discriminatory act" means an act prohibited under:

   (1) Subtitle 3 of this title (Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation);

   (2) Subtitle 4 of this title (Discrimination by Persons Licensed or Regulated by Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation);

   (3) Subtitle 5 of this title (Discrimination in Leasing of Commercial Property);

   (4) Subtitle 6 of this title (Discrimination in Employment);

   (5) Subtitle 7 of this title (Discrimination in Housing); or

   (6) Subtitle 8 of this title (Aiding, Abetting, or Attempting Discriminatory Act; Obstructing Compliance).

(e) Respondent. --

   (1) "Respondent" means a person accused in a complaint of a discriminatory act.

   (2) "Respondent" includes a person identified during an investigation of a complaint and joined as an additional or substitute respondent.

(f) Sexual orientation. -- "Sexual orientation" means the identification of an individual as to male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 49B, § 5(a), 10(a), 15(j), 20(c), (s), (u); 2009, ch. 120, § 2; 2011, ch. 580.