A. 
A complainant may not be discharged, threatened, harassed or otherwise retaliated against regarding compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or office because:
(1) 
The complainant reported a violation or suspected violation of this chapter; or
(2) 
The complainant participated in the investigation, hearing, inquiry or other proceedings conducted by the Commission.
B. 
The provisions of this section do not apply to a complainant who knowingly makes a false report.
Because a complainant or witness reported a violation or suspected violation of this chapter or participated in the investigation, hearing, inquiry or other proceedings conducted by the Commission, a County representative:
A. 
May not deny, unreasonably delay or otherwise interfere with the processing of an application for County services, permits or approvals that would have otherwise been authorized in the ordinary course of business; or
B. 
May not misuse the authority of the representative's position to intimidate, harass or engage in discriminatory enforcement.
Complaints of harassment and/or retaliation under this article shall be considered by the Commission under § 41-12 of this chapter.