As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DOMESTIC PARTNERS
Persons who have a registered domestic partnership, including
any partnership registered pursuant to this chapter.
As a matter of County policy:
A. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to supersede, alter, affect
or conflict with any applicable state or federal statutes, laws, regulations,
or rules; nor shall anything in this chapter be construed to confer
any right, privilege, or benefit not explicitly provided for herein.
B. Nothing in this chapter requires, or is intended to require, any
religious or denominational institution or organization operated for
charitable or educational purposes to recognize or provide health
benefits to domestic partners.
This chapter shall apply to domestic partners who apply for
a domestic partnership registration on or after the effective date
of this chapter.
Any person who willfully makes a material misrepresentation under §
410-3 of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.