(A) Retaliation against any party or witness to a complaint shall be prohibited. Retaliation shall include any form of adverse or punitive action by or caused by any elected official.

(B) This protection shall also be afforded to any person(s) offering testimony or evidence or complying with directives authorized under this Code.

(C) Any violations shall be subject to penalties under this Code, as well as applicable law. [Res. 10-R-074 § 709, 7/1/2010.]