How are the public accommodations provisions enforced?
Private individuals may bring lawsuits in which they can obtain court orders to stop discrimination. You may also file complaints with the Attorney General, who is authorized to bring lawsuits in cases of general public importance or where a pattern or practice of discrimination is alleged. In these cases, the Attorney General may seek monetary damages and civil penalties. Civil penalties may not exceed $50,000 for a first violation or $100,000 for any subsequent violation. Return to index . . .
