(A) It shall be unlawful for any person or other entity whose business includes engaging in residential real estate related transactions to discriminate against any person in making available such a transaction or, in the terms or conditions of such a transaction, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
(B) As used in this section, the term "residential real estate related transaction" means any of the following:
(1) The making or purchasing of loans or providing other financial assistance:
(a) For purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing, or maintaining a dwelling; or
(b) Secured by residential real estate.
(2) The selling, brokering, or appraising of residential real estate property.
(C) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property from taking into consideration factors other than race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
(BC Ord. 11-2004, passed 12-20- 04; Am. BC Ord. 2019-018, passed 10-15-19)