§ 528-23. Enforcement.

A. 

Any person aggrieved by a violation of this article may commence a civil action or proceeding for injunctive relief, damages, and other appropriate relief in law or in equity against a person who violates this article. In any such action or proceeding, the court, in its discretion, may allow for the party commencing such action or proceeding, if such party prevails, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs.

B. 

Any person or organization, whether or not an aggrieved party, may file with the Human Rights Commission a complaint alleging violation of this article. Such complaint shall be in writing on a form prescribed by the Director of the Human Rights Commission.

C. 

Upon certification by the Director of the Human Rights Commission that there has been an affirmative finding of probable cause of discriminatory practice, the Director may request the Commission to commence an action against the accused party, in a court of competent jurisdiction, seeking the imposition of civil penalties and damages in conformance with § 528-14 of this chapter.