42-7-203. Remedies -- statute of limitations.
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42-7-203 . Remedies -- statute of limitations.
(1)A person may assert a violation of 42-7-202 as a claim against the state government in a judicial or administrative proceeding or as a defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding without regard to whether the proceeding is brought by or in the name of the state government, a private person, or another party.
(2)An action alleging a violation of 42-7-202 :
(a)must be brought no later than 2 years after the date the person knew or should have known that a discriminatory action was taken against the person; and
(b)may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the person bringing the action has sought or exhausted available administrative remedies.
(3)A person who successfully asserts a claim or defense for a violation of 42-7-202 may recover:
(a)declaratory or injunctive relief;
(b)compensatory damages;
(c)reasonable attorney fees and costs; and
(d)any other appropriate relief.