760.05 – Functions of the commission.
760.05 Functions of the commission.—The commission shall promote and encourage fair treatment and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status and mutual understanding and respect among all members of all economic, social, racial, religious, and ethnic groups; and shall endeavor to eliminate discrimination against, […]
760.06 – Powers of the commission.
760.06 Powers of the commission.—Within the limitations provided by law, the commission shall have the following powers: (1) To maintain offices in the State of Florida. (2) To meet and exercise its powers at any place within the state. (3) To promote the creation of, and to provide continuing technical assistance to, local commissions on human relations and to […]
760.065 – Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.
760.065 Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize and honor those persons, living or dead, who have made significant contributions to this state as leaders in the struggle for equality and justice for all persons. (2)(a) There is hereby established the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The Department […]
760.07 – Remedies for unlawful discrimination.
760.07 Remedies for unlawful discrimination.—Any violation of any Florida statute that makes unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status in the areas of education, employment, or public accommodations gives rise to a cause of action for all relief and damages described in s. 760.11(5), unless greater damages […]