Md. Code, State Gov't § 20-602

Current with effective changes from the 2024 legislative session, chs. 2-121

Section 20-602 - State policy

It is the policy of the State, in the exercise of its police power for the protection of the public safety, public health, and general welfare, for the maintenance of business and good government, and for the promotion of the State's trade, commerce, and manufacturers:

(1) to assure all persons equal opportunity in receiving employment and in all labor management-union relations, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability unrelated in nature and extent so as to reasonably preclude the performance of the employment; and

(2) to that end, to prohibit discrimination in employment by any person.

Md. Code, SG § 20-602

Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 474,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2014.