Fair Housing
In South Dakota, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 (42 U.S.C. § 1982) differs from the Fair Housing Act because it:
AApplies only to commercial properties
BProhibits discrimination based on race with no exemptions, including the Mrs. Murphy exemption✓ Correct
COnly applies to federal government actions
DHas a 2-year statute of limitations
Explanation
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits racial discrimination in all property transactions with no exemptions — unlike the Fair Housing Act, which has the Mrs. Murphy exemption and other exceptions.
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