The board of commissioners of the township of Saugatuck, Mich.—a favorite getaway destination of the LGBT community—unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination, according to PrideSource.com . The vote occurred July 11.
The commission began discussing the issue in May, but the talk was delayed.
A person alleging discrimination must file a written complaint with the township manager or clerk within 30 days of the alleged incident. The person accused of violating the ordinance may respond, also in writing.
Saugatuck is the 15th western Michigan municipality to have such a policy, according to The Grand Rapids Press.
A violator has to pay $100. Subsequent violations result in increases to $250 for a second violation and $500 for the third and subsequent infractions.