Md. Code Regs. 05.05.01.30

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 05.05.01.30 - Nondiscrimination-Compliance with Law

A. A sponsor or contractor may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, physical or mental handicap, sexual orientation, or age, except with regard to age as permitted under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, as amended from time to time, or other similar federal laws, in leasing or otherwise providing dwelling accommodations or in any other aspect of the development, administration, or operation of any project or undertaking financed or assisted under the program, or in any aspect of employment by any sponsor, developer, or contractor in the construction, repair, or maintenance of any property financed or assisted under the program.

B. A sponsor or contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws and Departmental policies and programs regarding discrimination, equal opportunity in employment, housing, and credit practices, and drug and alcohol free workplaces, including:

(1) Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;

(2) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended;

(3) The Department's Minority Business Enterprise Program, as amended;

(4) Executive Order 01.01.1989.18C relating to Drug and Alcohol Free Workplaces, and any Departmental regulations adopted or to be adopted to carry out the requirements of that Order;

(5) Article 49B, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(6) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

C. Covenants implementing these requirements, including affirmative action measures, shall be included in appropriate agreements between the Department and other parties.

Md. Code Regs. 05.05.01.30

Regulations .01_.23 Rental Housing Program repealed and new Regulations .30 Multifamily Rental Financing Program adopted effective March 13, 2006 (33:5 Md. R. 518)