(1) 'Certificate of civil union' means a document that certifies that the persons named on the certificate have established a civil union in compliance with this chapter. (2) 'Civil union' means a legal union between two individuals of the same sex established pursuant to this chapter. (3) 'Party to a civil union' means a person who has established a civil union pursuant to this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 198, § 1.
Rhode Island Legal Code