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A. In an action brought against the town pursuant to this chapter, the sum of the amount of all damages awarded against the town shall not exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00). Such damage limitation shall be exclusive of prejudgment interest, attorney fees and allowed court costs.

B. The limitations of subsection A of this section shall not be disclosed to a jury in any action brought against the town pursuant to this chapter, but shall be imposed by the court before judgment.

C. An award of a money judgment against the town shall be the sole remedy, legal or equitable, civil or criminal, available to a person who is found to have been discriminated against by the town in violation of section 1-20-2 of this chapter. There shall be no right to obtain equitable relief, including, but not limited to, an injunction or temporary restraining order, for a violation or alleged violation of any provision of this chapter. A claimant who has been terminated from town employment in violation of section 1-20-2 of this chapter shall have no right to reinstatement of his or her employment with the town, and a court shall have no right to order or otherwise compel the town to hire or employ any person in connection with any action brought against the town pursuant to this chapter. There shall be no criminal liability for a violation of section 1-20-2 of this chapter. (Ord. 41, Series 2004)

D. Any damages awarded against the town pursuant to this chapter shall be reduced by the amount of damages awarded to the same person for a violation of any state or federal law prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination. (Ord. 34, Series 2007)