Section 9. Legal Authority And Guidelines

PSD and its contractors shall provide services and issue licenses and certifications in accordance with federal and state constitutional, statutory and regulatory requirements, without regard to race; ethnicity; creed; color; age; religion; sex or gender; gender identity; gender expression; sexual orientation; marital status or partnership; familial or parental status; pregnancy and breastfeeding or nursing; disability; genetic information; intersex traits; medical condition, including HIV/AIDS; citizenship or immigration status; national origin; tribal affiliation; ancestry; language; political affiliation; military or veteran status; status as a survivor of domestic violence; sexual assault, or stalking; or any other non-merit factor in accordance with law.