N.
Any establishment that in fact caters to, or offers its goods, facilities or services to, or solicits or accepts patronage from, the general public.
[PL 1995, c. 393, §7 (NEW).]
When a place of public accommodation is located in a private residence, the portion of the residence used exclusively as a residence is not covered by this subchapter, but that portion used exclusively in the operation of the place of public accommodation or that portion used both for the place of public accommodation and for the residential purposes is covered by this subchapter. The covered portion of the residence extends to those elements used to enter the place of public accommodation, and those exterior and interior portions of the residence available to or used by customers or clients, including rest rooms.
8-A.
Private entity.
"Private entity" means any entity other than a public entity.
8-B.
Public accommodation.
"Public accommodation" means a public entity or private entity that owns, leases, leases to or operates a place of public accommodation.
8-C.
Public entity.
"Public entity" means:
A.
The State or any local government;
[PL 1995, c. 393, §8 (NEW).]
B.
Any department, agency, special purpose district or other instrumentality of the State, 2 or more states or a local government; and
[PL 1995, c. 393, §8 (NEW).]
C.
A state, local or private commuter authority as defined in the federal Rail Passenger Service Act.
[PL 2019, c. 464, §1 (AMD).]
8-D.
Qualified individual with a disability.
"Qualified individual with a disability" applies to only:
A.
Subchapter 3 (employment).
[PL 2023, c. 489, §1 (AMD).]
B.
[PL 2023, c. 489, §2 (RP).]