Public Accommodations

Definition

Privately owned businesses or facilities that are open to the general public, including hotels, restaurants, stores, entertainment venues, and similar establishments. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in public accommodations based on race, color, religion, or national origin.

Examples

• •Hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses operated by Andre Balazs Properties may constitute public accommodations subject to federal anti-discrimination laws

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