Section 2-401 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    (1)    “Affirmatively further fair housing” means to take meaningful actions, in addition to actions aimed at combating discrimination, to:             (i)    overcome patterns of segregation; and             (ii)    foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to housing and opportunity based on protected characteristics.         (2)    “Affirmatively further fair housing” includes […]

Section 2-402 – Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing by Political Subdivisions

    (a)    The Department:         (1)    shall administer its programs and activities related to housing and community development to affirmatively further fair housing;         (2)    shall explore ways to ensure it is collaborating with and supporting nonprofit and governmental entities devoted to furthering fair housing; and         (3)    may not take any action that is materially inconsistent with the obligation to affirmatively further […]