Delaware § 4501 - Purpose and construction.
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§ 4501. Purpose and construction.
This chapter is intended to prevent, in places of public accommodations, practices of discrimination against any person because of race, age, marital status, creed, religion, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or national origin. This chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that the rights herein provided for all people, without regard to race, age, marital status, creed, religion, color, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or national origin, may be effectively safeguarded. Furthermore, it is appropriate for the Commission to consult with, consider, and apply higher or more comprehensive obligations established by otherwise applicable federal, state, or local law in defining the scope or extent of any duty imposed by this chapter.
6 Del. C. 1953, § 4502; 54 Del. Laws, c. 181, § 1; 58 Del. Laws, c. 133, § 1; 58 Del. Laws, c. 386, § 1; 65 Del. Laws, c. 377, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 350, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 356, § 8; 77 Del. Laws, c. 90, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 47, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 371, § 4; 81 Del. Laws, c. 440, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 74, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 450, § 1; 85 Del. Laws, c. 104, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 4501
What does Delaware Code § 4501 cover?
Section 4501 ("Purpose and construction.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 4501?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 4501" (Delaware). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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