Fair Housing
Maine's Human Rights Commission can investigate housing discrimination complaints and may:
AOnly refer cases to federal authorities
BInvestigate, attempt conciliation, hold hearings, and order remedies including compensation and injunctions✓ Correct
COnly issue written warnings
DOnly file criminal charges
Explanation
The Maine Human Rights Commission has broad authority to investigate housing discrimination complaints, attempt to achieve conciliation (settlement), hold administrative hearings, and order remedies including actual damages, civil penalties, and injunctive relief.
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