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.