(A) Exemptions defined or set forth under IC 22-9.5-3 et seq. shall be exempt from the provisions of this subchapter, including those activities or organizations set forth under divisions (B) and (C) of this section.
(B) Notwithstanding the provisions of IC 22-9.5-4-8, the city, because of its lack of financial and other resources necessary to fully administer enforcement proceedings and possible civil actions under this subchapter, herein elects to refer all formal complaints of violation of the sections of this subchapter by complainants to the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (“Commission”) for administrative enforcement actions pursuant to IC 22-9.5-6. The chief elected official of the City of Madison, Indiana, shall refer all said complaints to the Commission, as provided for under division (A) of this section, to said Commission for purposes of investigation, resolution and appropriate relief as provided for under IC 22-9.5-6.
(C) Nothing in this subchapter regarding familial status shall apply with respect to housing for older persons. As used in this section, “HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS” means housing:
(1) Provided under any state or federal program that the Secretary of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development or the state Civil Rights Commission determines is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons (as defined in the state or federal program); or
(2) Intended for, and solely occupied by, person 62 years of age or older; or
(3) Intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit.
(Ord. 16-18, passed 10-4-16; Am. Ord. 2020-10, passed 7-21-20)