Conducting inspections based upon the race, religion, or ethnic background of the owner or clientele is an example of which violation?

• A. Civil Rights Violation
• B. Negligence
• C. Indemnify
• D. Malfeasance

Answer: (A)

Discriminating in inspections based on race, religion, or ethnicity violates civil rights protections that require equal treatment in enforcement actions. This biased conduct targets people or businesses because of protected characteristics and is treated under law as a civil rights violation. It isn’t about failing to exercise reasonable care (negligence), nor about providing indemnification, nor solely about an illegal act by a public official (malfeasance). The essential point is that enforcement must be fair and non-discriminatory.