Section 2300.10  Definitions

For purposes of this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

            Act – shall mean the Illinois Human Rights Act [775 ILCS 5].

            Aid, abet, compel or coerce – includes threatening, intimidating or interfering with a real estate transaction or a person for pursuing any right protected under Article 3 of the Act. Such conduct must be: because of unlawful discrimination; because that person has aided or encouraged another person in the exercise or enjoyment of a right protected under Article 3; or because of the race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, handicap, familial status or unfavorable discharge from the military of visitors or associates of any person.

            Department – shall mean the Illinois Department of Human Rights.

Director – shall mean the Director of the Department or a duly authorized designee.

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 13808, effective August 25, 2005)