(a) An individual or entity may not exclude any person
from participating in, deny any person the benefits of, or otherwise
discriminate against anyone in connection with the award and performance
of a contract covered by this subchapter on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
(b) An individual or entity may not use criteria or
methods of administration, directly or through contractual or other
arrangements, that have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing
accomplishment of the objectives of the DBE program with respect to
individuals of a particular race, color, religion, sex, age, disability,
or national origin.
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