§ 60-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

DISCRIMINATION

Any unlawful difference in treatment based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, lawful source of income, mental disorder, mental retardation or physical disability, and includes segregation, except that it shall not be discrimination for any religious or denominational institution to devote its facilities exclusively or primarily to or for members of its own religion or denomination or to give preference to such members or to make such selection as is calculated by such institution to promote the religious principles for which it is established or maintained. Exceptions under Sections 46a-60, 46a-64 and 46a-64c of the Connecticut General Statutes shall be exceptions under this chapter.

PERSON

Includes an individual, partnership, association, corporation, legal representative, trustee, trustee in bankruptcy and receiver.

RELIGIOUS OR DENOMINATIONAL INSTITUTION

Any institution which is operated for religious purposes or is operated, supervised or controlled by a religious or denominational organization.

UNFAIR PRACTICE

An unfair employment practice in violation of Section 46a-60 of the Connecticut General Statutes or a denial of full and equal accommodations, including discrimination, segregation or separation, in housing or in any other place of public accommodation, resort or amusement, hereinafter referred to as "housing or other accommodation," in violation of Sections 46a-64 and 46a-64c of the Connecticut General Statutes.