§ 97.02. DEFINITIONS.  


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  • For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
    DISABILITY. Any condition or characteristic that renders a person a disabled person. A disabled person is any person who:
    (1) Has a physical, sensory or mental impairment which materially limits one or more major life activities;
    (2) Has a record of like impairment; or
    (3) Is regarded as having a like impairment.
    DISCRIMINATE or DISCRIMINATION. Includes segregate or separate.
    MARITAL STATUS. Whether a person is single, married, remarried, divorced, separated or a surviving spouse and in employment cases, includes protection against discrimination on the basis of the identity, situation, actions or beliefs of a former spouse.