§ 528-12. General provisions defining unlawful discriminatory practices.  


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  • A. 
    It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person to aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce the doing of any of the acts forbidden under this article.
    B. 
    It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person engaged in any activity to which this article applies to retaliate or discriminate against any individual because he or she has opposed any practice forbidden under this article or because he or she has filed a complaint, testified or assisted in any proceeding under the article.
    C. 
    It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person engaged in any activity covered by this article to discriminate against a blind individual, a hearing-impaired individual or an individual with a disability on the basis of his or her use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog.
    D. 
    It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any individual in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his or her having exercised or enjoyed, any right granted or protected by this article; or on account of his or her having aided or encouraged any other individual in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this article; or because of the group identity or status as a victim of domestic violence of an individual with whom such individual has or is perceived to have a relationship or association.
    E. 
    It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any party to a conciliation agreement entered into pursuant to § 528-13 to violate the terms of such agreement.
    F. 
    Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to bar any religious or denominational institution or organization, or any organization operated for charitable or educational purposes, which is operated, supervised or controlled by or in connection with a religious organization, from limiting participation in any activity, including, but not limited to, employment, education, sales, lease, or rental of housing accommodations, land or commercial space, or granting admission to, or giving preference to individuals of the same religion or denomination or taking such action as is calculated by such organization to promote the religious principles for which it is established or maintained.