This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Town of Southold
Domestic Partnership Law."
A domestic partnership shall exist between two persons if the following
is true:
A. The persons arc not related by blood closer than would
bar marriage in the State of New York.
B. Neither person is married.
C. Both persons are 18 years of age or older.
D. Both persons are competent to enter into a contract.
E. The persons declare that they are each other's sole domestic
partner.
F. One of the persons currently maintains a primary residence
within the Town of Southold and declares that he or she intends to do so for
the indefinite future and both persons share that residence.
[Amended 5-24-2005 by L.L. No. 6-2005]
G. The persons declare that they are in a relationship of
mutual support, caring and commitment and are responsible for each other's
welfare. For these purposes, "mutual support" means that they contribute mutually
to each other's maintenance and support.
H. Both persons agree to file a termination of partnership
if there is a change in the status of their domestic partnership.
I. The persons shall file a statement of domestic partnership
as set forth in this chapter and pay the required fee.
Anyone who has signed a statement of domestic partnership may file it
with the Town Clerk. The statement of domestic partnership, termination statement
or amendment of domestic partnership statement shall not be deemed effective
until filed with the Town Clerk according to the provisions of this chapter.
A. Form of statements. All statements relating to domestic
partnerships shall be notarized and executed as declaration made under penalty
of perjury. The Town Clerk shall provide forms as necessary to interested
individuals.
B. Fees for statements. The Town Clerk shall charge a fee
for the filing of a domestic partnership statement and a fee for the filing
of termination statement. The payment of the above fee entitles the person
filing a statement on behalf of the domestic partnership to two copies of
the statement certified by the Town Clerk. Certification of additional copies
at that time or at any other time shall be available for a cost per copy.
Fees shall be determined by the Town Board by resolution.