2011 Vermont Code
Title 15 Domestic Relations
Chapter 23 CIVIL UNIONS
§ 1201 Definitions
§ 1201. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Certificate of civil union" means a document that certifies that the persons named on the certificate have established a civil union in this state in compliance with this chapter and 18 V.S.A. chapter 106.
(2) "Civil union" means that two eligible persons have established a relationship pursuant to this chapter, and may receive the benefits and protections and be subject to the responsibilities of spouses.
(3) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health.
(4) [Repealed.]
(5) "Party to a civil union" means a person who has established a civil union pursuant to this chapter and 18 V.S.A. chapter 106. (Added 1999, No. 91 (Adj. Sess.), { 3; amended 2009, No. 3, { 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2009.)
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