<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 15-85. - Penalties and enforcement.</div>
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               (a)
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               Complaints regarding alleged violations of this chapter should be filed with the general
               manager for health and well being for all (general manager), or such other person
               designated to administer this chapter, within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory
               act on the complaint form provided by the county. The general manager, or their designee,
               shall determine if the complaint falls within the jurisdiction of the county, and
               if so, shall investigate the complaint and seek information from the respondent (party
               complained of). If a complaint is factually validated, then the county will offer
               voluntary conciliation to resolve the dispute between the complainant and the respondent.
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               (b)
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               In addition to or in lieu of other remedies available by law, any person violating
               any provision of this article may be subject to an enforcement action brought by the
               county under G.S. 153A-123(d) and (e) for an appropriate equitable remedy, including,
               but not limited to, a mandatory or prohibitory injunction commanding the respondent
               to correct the conduct prohibited under this article.
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               (c)
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               This article does not create and is not intended to create any individual right, privilege,
               or benefit, whether substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
               any party against Durham County, its agencies, departments or any other officers,
               elected officials, or employees or any other person or entity, including respondents.
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               (d)
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               This article shall not limit the remedies available to any person under state or federal
               law.
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               (e)
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               Violation of this chapter does not constitute a criminal offense in accordance with
               G.S. 14-4.
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               (Res. of 11-8-2021(1), Â§ 1)
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