Section 333.21761 - Certification of nondiscrimination; violation of rights; giving preference to members of religious or fraternal institution or organization(1) In addition to the requirements of section 20152, a licensee shall certify annually to the department, as part of its application for licensure and certification, that all phases of its operation, including its training program, are without discrimination against persons or groups of persons on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual preference, or the exercise of rights guaranteed by law, including freedom of speech and association. If the department finds a violation of rights enumerated in this section, the department shall direct the administrator of the nursing home to take the necessary action to assure that the nursing home is, in fact, operated in accordance with the rights listed in this section.(2) This section shall not be construed to prevent a nursing home operated, supervised, or controlled by a religious or fraternal institution or organization from giving preference to applicants who are members of that religious or fraternal institution or organization.Add. 1978, Act 493, Eff. 3/30/1979 ;--Am. 1998, Act 88, Imd. Eff. 5/13/1998 .