(A) It is declared to be the policy of Maywood and the purpose of this chapter, in the exercise of its police and regulatory powers for the protection of the public health, morals, safety and welfare and for the maintenance and promotion of commerce, industry and good government in Maywood, to secure to all persons living and/or working or desiring to live and/or work in Maywood a fair and equal opportunity to view, purchase, lease, rent, finance or occupy real estate in the Village without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status or parental status.
(B) It is the clear purpose and intent of this chapter to impose absolute liability for the conduct described and that the burden of proving any violation of this chapter be by the preponderance of the evidence.
(1997 Code, § 43.02) (Ord. 78-3, passed 2-9-1978; Am. Ord. CO-09-10, passed 5-5-2009)