As used in this article, the term "registered civil union" exists between two (2) persons if one (1) or more of the following is true:
(1) The persons who meet the criteria for civil union have filed a statement of civil union with the city's finance department on the form provided by the city and paid the required fee.
(2) The persons have a valid certificate of domestic partnership issued by another jurisdiction and meet the criteria for civil union set forth in this article.
(3) The persons are legally recognized as civil union spouses in another jurisdiction and meet the criteria for civil union set forth in this article.
(Ord. No. 9898, § 1, 9-15-03; Ord. No. 11088, § 1, 6-18-13, eff. 7-19-13)