(A) Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or source of income is contrary to the public policy of Frederick County.
(B) Discrimination based upon the following is unlawful in Frederick County:
(1) Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in employment, housing, or public accommodations,
(2) Familial status in housing or employment, and
(3) Source of income in housing.
(C) “Discrimination” means any act that is unlawful under Federal or State law based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. “Discrimination” also means acts that are unlawful under Federal or State law based upon familial status in housing or employment or source of income in housing.
(D) “Disability” has the same meaning as the term “physical or mental handicap” in Article V of Chapter 2-2 of the County Code.
(E) “Gender identity” has the same meaning as defined in Md. Code Ann., State Government Article, § 20-101.
(F) “Sexual orientation” has the same meaning as defined in Md. Code Ann., State Government Article, § 20-101.
(Ord. 89-48-579, 8-1-1989; Ord. 09-09-513, 4-21-2009; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014; Bill No. 19-07, 6-18-2019)