Section 19-102 – Legislative Intent
It is the intent of the State to avoid becoming a passive participant in private sector commercial discrimination by refusing to procure goods and services from business entities that discriminate in the solicitation, selection, hiring, or commercial treatment of vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, or commercial customers on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry or national […]
Section 19-118 – Effect of Pending Action
The filing, investigation, hearing, and appeal of a complaint under this title may not hinder or affect the eligibility for bidding, award of, performance of, or payment on a contract prior to a final adjudicated decision that establishes a violation.
Section 19-103 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administrative law judge” means the individual assigned by the Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct a hearing under this title. (c) (1) “Business entity” means any person, as defined in § 1–101(d) of this article, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other business entity […]
Section 19-119 – Regulations and Reporting
(a) In accordance with Title 10 of the State Government Article, the Commission shall adopt regulations to implement this title. (b) The Commission may establish documentation and reporting requirements to further the purposes and intent of this title.
Section 19-104 – Participation in Economic Development Projects
(a) As a condition of participating in an economic development project, the State shall require the governmental entity, quasi-governmental entity, corporation, developer, or contractor that receives assistance from the State to comply with this title: (1) in administering the economic development project; and (2) in awarding contracts to manage or perform the work entailed in the economic development […]
Section 19-120 – Citation of Title and Regulations
This title and any regulations adopted under this title may be cited as the “Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy”.
Section 19-105 – Construction
(a) The provisions of this title are to be liberally construed to accomplish its objectives and purposes. (b) For purposes of administration, the Commission shall construe the provisions of this title. (c) A decision of the Commission is subject to judicial review under § 19-113 of this title.
Section 19-106 – Administrative Complaints
(a) Any person may file an administrative complaint with the Commission within the limitations period set forth in § 19–101(c) of this title stating facts showing or tending to show that a business entity has within the preceding 4–year period engaged in discrimination or retaliation against that person in violation of this title. (b) Within 10 business […]
Section 19-107 – Investigation of Discrimination and Retaliation Complaints
(a) Commission staff shall be responsible for directing and conducting investigations of discrimination and retaliation complaints filed under this title in a manner consistent with §§ 20–208, 20–1005, 20–1006, 20–1008, 20–1009, and 20–1010 of the State Government Article. (b) The Commission may request assignment of additional State personnel or outside consultants as may be reasonably necessary or […]
Section 19-108 – Initial Findings and Recommendations
(a) In determining whether to proceed further with an investigation and in making findings, Commission staff may consider any evidence provided by the complainant or the respondent business entity as to the following factors: (1) whether there was an intent to discriminate on the part of the respondent business firm; (2) whether there was a pattern and practice […]