171.10   INJUNCTION.

(a) The existence of any discriminatory practice and the commission of any act constituting the same, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and any person injured or aggrieved thereby may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining the continuance of any such practice or act.

(b) Whenever deemed necessary in order to protect the rights of the complainant and to preseve the power to the human relations board to act upon or to resolve a complaint, the Civil Rights Attorney may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction directed against a respondent, restraining him from taking any action which would prevent the Board from acting or which would make any order issued by the Board meaningless.

171.12   RECORDS AND REPORTS.

Each employer, labor organization and employment agency within the City shall:
(a) Make and keep such records relevant to the determination of whether discriminatory practices are being engaged in; and
(b) Preserve such records for such periods and make such reports therefrom to the Human Relations Board as the Board shall determine to be reasonable, necessary or appropriate for the enforcement of this chapter.

171.13   CONTINUANCE OF PENDING PROCEEDINGS.

Any and all proceedings heretofore commenced under heretofore existing Chapter 171, shall not abate or terminate, but shall be prosecuted and concluded in accordance with the procedures established by this chapter.

171.99   VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES

(a) Any person who fails to comply with a subpoena issued by the Human Relations Board is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.

(b) Any person who fails to comply with a conciliation agreement or any order issued by the board as provided in Section 171.09 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each day's noncompliance with any such agreement or order shall be deemed to be a separate offense.

(c) Any person who engages in conduct constituting a discriminatory practice is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(d) Any person who fails to comply with any requirement of Section 171.12 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.

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