§ 87118 — Nondiscrimination

(a)  Any adult shall be permitted to apply for a license regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or ancestry.

(b)  All licensed facilities shall receive persons on a nondiscriminatory basis according equal treatment and services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation or ancestry.

(c)  An exception shall be made in the case of any bona fide nonprofit religious, fraternal or charitable organization which can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department or the licensing agency that its primary or substantial purpose is not to evade this section.

(1)  It may establish reception policies limiting or giving preference to its own members or adherents, provided, however, such membership is nondiscriminatory and such policies shall not be construed as a violation of this section.

(2)  Any reception of nonmembers or nonadherents shall be subject to the requirements of this section.

NOTE:  Authority cited:  Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code.  Reference:  Section 1569.31, Health and Safety Code; Section 51, Civil Code.