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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 20-706

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 20-706
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Maryland (state)
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§20–706.

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Covered multifamily dwelling” means:

(i) a building consisting of four or more units, if the building has one or more elevators; or

(ii) a ground floor unit in a building consisting of four or more units, if the building has no elevator.

(3) (i) “Service dog” means a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

(ii) “Service dog” does not include a dog that:

1. as a result of the animal’s presence, is meant to deter crime; or

2. provides only emotional support, well–being, comfort, or companionship to an individual.

(b) Except as provided in §§ 20–703 and 20–704 of this subtitle, a person may not:

(1) discriminate in the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a disability of:

(i) the buyer or renter; or

(ii) an individual residing in or intending to reside in the dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available;

(2) discriminate against any individual in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with the dwelling, because of a disability of:

(i) the individual; or

(ii) an individual residing in or intending to reside in the dwelling after it is sold, rented, or made available;

(3) refuse to allow, at the expense of an individual with a disability, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by the individual, if:

(i) the modifications may be necessary to afford the individual with a disability full enjoyment of the dwelling; and