Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 20-602
State policy
Effective Oct 1, 2024Added by Acts 2009, c. 120, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2009. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 474, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2024, c. 322, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 323, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024.State of Maryland
- (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, military status, 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.
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:
Added by Acts 2009, c. 120, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2009. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 474, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2024, c. 322, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 323, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024.