16 Pa. Code § 45.174 - Religion

(a) It is unlawful to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination on the basis of religion. Examples include the following:

(1) The use of any religious denomination-for example, Christian, Jew, Muslim or Buddhist.

(2) Phrases such as "surround yourself with Christians."

(3) The use of a particular landmark or location which is indicative of a particular religion.

(b) Notwithstanding the prohibitions in subsection (a), it is not unlawful for any religious or denominational institution or organization or any charitable or educational organization which is operated, supervised or controlled by or in connection with a religious organization or any bona fide private or fraternal organization to advertise:

(1) A preference to persons of the same religion or denomination or to members of the private or fraternal organization.

(2) That the making of the selection is calculated by the organization to promote the religious principles or the aims, purposes or fraternal principles for which it is established or maintained.

Notes

16 Pa. Code § 45.174

The provisions of this § 45.174 adopted July 7, 2000, effective 7/8/2000, 30 Pa.B. 3434.

The provisions of this § 45.174 issued under sections 1-6 of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§ 954, 955, 959, 959.1, 959.1 note, 959.3 and 963).

This section cited in 16 Pa. Code § 45.191 (relating to advertisements).