Sec. 14.03.04.01. Scope

A. It is the policy of the State to provide for fair housing throughout Maryland, to all its citizens, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, national origin, or sexual orientation, and to that end to prohibit discriminatory practices with respect to residential housing by a person or group of persons, in order that the peace, health, safety, prosperity, and general welfare of all inhabitants of the State may be protected and insured.

B. These regulations provide the Commission's interpretation of the coverage of the Maryland Fair Housing Law regarding discrimination related to the sale or rental of dwellings, the provision of services in connection with the sale or rental of dwellings, and the availability of residential real estate related transactions.

C. Nothing in this regulation relieves persons participating in a federal or federally assisted or State or State-assisted program or activity from other requirements applicable to buildings and dwellings.