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  "heading": "Defenses",
  "text": "A. It may be a defense to a charge of discrimination under this Part that an alleged application of qualification standards, tests, or selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out or otherwise deny a job or benefit to a person with a disability has been shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity, and such performance cannot be accomplished by reasonable accommodation, as required under this Part.\n\nB. The term \"qualification standards\" may include a requirement that an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself or other individuals in the workplace.",
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