Section 910 IAC 2-8-3 - ScopeAuthority: IC 22-9.5-4-2
Affected: IC 22-9.5
Sec. 3.
(a) This rule describes the matters the ICRC will review in evaluating compliance with IC 22-9.5 in connection with investigations of complaints alleging discriminatory housing practices involving advertising. Use of this rule will be considered by the director in making determinations as to whether there is reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur.(b) This rule provides criteria for use by advertising media in determining whether to accept and publish advertising regarding sales or rental transactions. Use of this rule will be considered by the director in making a determination as to whether there is reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur.(c) A failure by a person placing an advertisement to use the criteria contained in this rule, when found in connection with the investigation of a complaint alleging making or using discriminatory advertisements, shall be considered by the director in making a determination of reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur.(d) Nothing in this rule shall be construed to restrict advertising efforts designed to attract persons to dwellings who would not ordinarily be expected to apply, when such efforts are pursuant to an affirmative marketing program or undertaken to remedy the effects of prior discrimination in connection with the advertising or marketing of dwellings.Civil Rights Commission; 910 IAC 2-8-3; filed Aug 20, 1993, 5:00 p.m.: 17 IR 36; readopted filed Oct 25, 2001, 2:15 p.m.: 25 IR 942; readopted filed Oct 29, 2007, 2:55 p.m.: 20071128-IR-910070566RFA; readopted filed Nov 19, 2013, 9:07 a.m.: 20131218-IR-910130454RFAReadopted filed 9/27/2019, 2:32 p.m.: 20191030-IR-910190407RFA