What Rights Come with Legal Marriage?
— Vermont —
© 2003, Demian


This is a partial list of the legal marriage laws in the State of Vermont. These 870 rights and responsibilities — out of many more laws that are triggered by legal marriage — show the variety of societal and business interactions built into legal marriage. This list provides a glimpse of what is at stake by the denial of access to legal marriage.

While all states generally cover similar legal areas, there are state-by-state differences. Besides the state laws, the U.S. Federal system also has more than 1,138 laws which are triggered by legal marriage. [See U.S. Federal Laws for the Legally Married.]

Almost all states offer some form of the following marital rights:

  • to not be forced to testify in court against each other;
  • ability to make medical decisions on each other’s behalf;
  • to seek wrongful death compensation;
  • access to a decedent’s estate in the absence of a will;
  • to maintain life and disability insurance on a spouse;
  • eligibility for worker’s compensation death benefits; and
  • to automatically hold property as tenants in common.

The following are specific law references presented in a “Working Draft of Vermont Statutes Potentially Affecting the Rights and Responsibilities of Married Persons” which was prepared by the Vermont Legislative Council. The Draft’s purpose was as a reference to assist the Legislature with its work regarding the Baker v. The State of Vermont ruling which required treating all families alike — no matter what their make-up. [See Vermont Court Finding].

Rather than offer legal marriage — the same procedure to protect families as is offered to opposite-sex couples — the Vermont legislature created a new law labeled “Civil Union”. [See Legal Marriage Court Cases — A Timeline.]

Working Draft of Vermont Statutes Potentially Affecting
the Rights and Responsibilities of Married Persons

Title 1.  General Provisions
§ 177.  DOMICILE

Title 2.  Legislature

§ 202.  DUTIES; MEETINGS
§ 261.  DEFINITIONS

Title 3.  Executive

§ 18.  SPOUSE ABUSE PROGRAMS; ELIGIBILITY; REPORTING
§ 310.  CLASSIFICATION PLAN; RULES
§ 455.  DEFINITIONS
§ 464.  ACCIDENTAL AND OCCUPATIONALLY RELATED DEATH BENEFIT
§ 465.  TERMINATION OF SERVICE; ORDINARY DEATH BENEFIT
§ 467.  DEATH BENEFIT AFTER RETIREMENT-GROUP C
§ 469.  MINIMUM BENEFIT-GROUP C
§ 476a.  ALTERNATE PAYEE; DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS
§ 571.  DECLARATION OF POLICY
§ 573.  FEDERAL-STATE AGREEMENT; INTERSTATE INSTRUMENTALITIES
§ 578.  REFERENDA AND CERTIFICATION
§ 579.  WARRANT FOR STATE'S SHARE OF CONTRIBUTION
§ 631.  GROUP INSURANCE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES; SALARY DEDUCTIONS
      FOR INSURANCE, SAVINGS PLANS, AND CREDIT UNIONS
§ 635.  COVERAGE; BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED RETIREES

Title 4.  Judiciary

§ 311.  JURISDICTION GENERALLY
§ 311a.  VENUE GENERALLY
§ 355.  DISQUALIFICATION OR DISABILITY OF JUDGE
§ 454.  JURISDICTION

Title 6.  Agriculture

§ 1181.  CERTIFICATION  REQUIRED

Title 7.  Alcoholic Beverages

§ 501.  UNLAWFUL SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS; CIVIL ACTION FOR
      DAMAGES
§ 505.  NOTICE TO PROHIBIT SALES TO CERTAIN PERSONS
§ 506.  RECORD OF NOTICES

Title 8.  Banking and Insurance

§ 505.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
§ 909a.  PAYABLE-ON-DEATH ACCOUNT
§ 913.  PROVISIONS WHEN TITLE TO DEPOSIT IS LITIGATED
§ 1207.  LIEN PRIORITIES; FUTURE ADVANCES
§ 1211.  PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX, MARITAL
      STATUS, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE,
      SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR HANDICAPPING CONDITION
§ 1251.  LIMITATIONS
§ 1258.  LOANS TO MINORS
§ 1302.  LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS
§ 1834.  MEMBERSHIP
§ 1843.  --REAL ESTATE
§ 1849.  LOANS TO VETERANS
§ 1851.  MORTGAGES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AS LIENS;
      PRIORITIES
§ 2055.  MEMBERSHIP
§ 2075.  MINORS
§ 2078.  LOANS TO MEMBERS
§ 2235.  REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF WAGES
§ 2302.  DEFINITIONS
§ 2402.  AUTHORITY TO ORGANIZE; POWERS; LIMITATIONS;
      PROHIBITIONS; EXEMPTIONS
§ 3469.  LOAN TO DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS - RESTRICTIONS
§ 3470.  MORTGAGE LOANS TO MINORS
§ 3471.  MORTGAGES ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AS LIENS;
      PRIORITIES
§ 3504.  PENSION SYSTEM
§ 3709.  --ANNUITY CONTRACTS--ASSIGNABILITY OF RIGHTS
§ 3714.  LIFE POLICY AS SEPARATE PROPERTY OF MARRIED WOMAN
§ 3731.  STANDARD PROVISIONS REQUIRED
§ 3743.  CASH SURRENDER VALUE
§ 3748.  FACTORS USED IN CALCULATION OF NONFORFEITURE BENEFITS
      AND CASH SURRENDER VALUE
§ 3748a.  POLICIES ISSUED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1987
§ 3802.  GROUP CONTRACTS MUST MEET GROUP REQUIREMENTS
§ 3811.  DEPENDENTS' COVERAGE
§ 4063.  FORM AND CONTENTS OF POLICY
§ 4065.  REQUIRED STANDARD POLICY PROVISIONS
§ 4080.  REQUIRED POLICY PROVISIONS
§ 4080a.  SMALL GROUP HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS
§ 4080b.  NONGROUP HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS
§ 4082.  BLANKET INSURANCE; POLICY CONTENTS
§ 4083.  DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
§ 4092.  NEWBORN INFANTS; COVERAGE
§ 4098.  COVERAGE REQUIRED
§ 4100b.  COVERAGE OF CHILDREN
§ 4222.  DEFINITIONS
§ 4472.  INSTITUTIONS
§ 4474.  BENEFITS 
§ 4502.  EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN SOCIETIES
§ 4683.  DEFINITIONS
§ 4724.  UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION OR UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE
      ACTS OR PRACTICES DEFINED
§ 4795.  CONTROLLED BUSINESS
§ 4810.  TEMPORARY LICENSING
§ 7007.  LIMITATION ON INTEREST AND OTHER CHARGES
§ 8005.  CONTINUING CARE CONTRACTS

Title 9.  Commerce and Trade

§ 41b.    RENT-TO-OWN AGREEMENTS; DISCLOSURE OF TERMS
§ 46.     EXCEPTIONS
§ 1926.  DEATH OF LANDOWNER; EFFECT ON LIEN
§ 2285.  DEFINITIONS
§ 2351.  DEFINITIONS
§ 2362.  PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX, SEXUAL
      ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION,
      NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR HANDICAPPING CONDITION
§ 2401.  DEFINITIONS
§ 2410.  PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX, SEXUAL
      ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION,
      NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR HANDICAPPING CONDITION
§ 2451a.  DEFINITIONS
§ 2473.  NOTICE OF SOLICITATION
§ 2488.  PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX, SEXUAL
      ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION,
      NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR HANDICAPPING CONDITION
§ 2508.  CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SERVICES
§ 2881.  DEFINITIONS
§ 2882.  INSTALLATION
§ 2883.  REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER OF DWELLING
§ 3870.  PAWNING PROPERTY OF PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN
§ 4076.  TRANSFER OF BUSINESS
§ 4085.  DEFINITIONS
§ 4093.  RIGHT OF DESIGNATED FAMILY MEMBER TO SUCCEED IN
      OWNERSHIP
§ 4094.  REFUSAL TO HONOR SUCCESSION TO OWNERSHIP; NOTICE
      REQUIRED
§ 4203a.  EXEMPTED SECURITIES
§ 4204a.  EXEMPTED SECURITIES IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
§ 4351.  DEFINITIONS
§ 4359.  NONTESTAMENTARY TRANSFER ON DEATH
§ 4401.  RIGHTS OF RECIPIENT OF MERCHANDISE OR SERVICES;
      DEFINITION
§ 4469.  TERMINATION OF OCCUPANCY OF FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING
§ 4501.  DEFINITIONS
§ 4502.  PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS
§ 4503.  UNFAIR HOUSING PRACTICES
§ 4504.  RENTAL OF HOUSING; EXEMPTIONS

Title 9A.  Uniform Commercial Code

§ 2A-103.  DEFINITIONS AND INDEX OF DEFINITIONS
§ 5-102.     DEFINITIONS
§ 9-109.     CLASSIFICATION OF GOODS; “CONSUMER GOODS”;
      “EQUIPMENT”; “FARM PRODUCTS”; “INVENTORY”
§ 9-307.     PROTECTION OF BUYERS OF GOODS
§ 9-403.    WHAT CONSTITUTES FILING; DURATION OF FILING; EFFECT OF
      LAPSED FILING; DUTIES OF FILING OFFICER
§ 9-405.    ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST; DUTIES OF FILING
      OFFICER; FEES
§ 9-406.    RELEASE OF COLLATERAL; DUTIES OF FILING OFFICER; FEES
§ 9-407.    INFORMATION FROM FILING OFFICER

Title 10.  Conservation and Development

§ 211.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
§ 271.  PURPOSES
§ 272.  DEFINITIONS
§ 273.  FARMERS LOAN PROGRAM; ELIGIBILITY; APPLICATION
§ 274.  LOAN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
§ 275.  FUNDING
§ 276.  REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
§ 283.  LIMITATIONS ON PURPOSES AND POWERS
§ 601.  DEFINITIONS
§ 621.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
§ 622.  POWERS RELATIVE TO PURCHASE OF AND SALE TO MORTGAGE
      LENDERS OF MORTGAGE LOANS; LOANS THROUGH
      MORTGAGE LENDERS
§ 623.  TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PURCHASE AND SALE TO
      MORTGAGE LENDERS OF MORTGAGE LOANS; LOANS THROUGH
      MORTGAGE LENDERS
§ 625.  PROCEDURE PRIOR TO FINANCING OF MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
      UNDERTAKEN BY HOUSING SPONSORS
§ 627.  MORTGAGE PURCHASES
§ 1624a.  AWARDS FOR POLLUTION ABATEMENT PROJECTS FOR
      COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS
§ 1954.  EXEMPTIONS
§ 2625.  REGULATION OF HEAVY CUTTING
§ 4253.  LANDOWNER; FAMILY; EXCEPTION
§ 4826.  TAKING DEER DAMAGING CROPS
§ 6001.  DEFINITIONS
§ 6007.  ACT 250 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT; JURISDICTIONAL
      DETERMINATION
§ 6201.  DEFINITIONS
§ 6236.  LEASE TERMS; MOBILE HOME PARKS
§ 6238.  CHARGES AND FEES
§ 6242.  LEASEHOLDER'S RIGHT TO NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO PARK SALE
§ 6304.  SALES OF LAND
§ 6621b.  REGULATION OF CERTAIN DRY CELL BATTERIES

Title 11.  Corporations, Partnerships and Association

§ 42.  SPECIFIC PURPOSES
§ 1162.  RULES TO DETERMINE THE EXISTENCE OF A PARTNERSHIP
§ 1282.  NATURE OF PARTNER'S RIGHTS IN SPECIFIC PROPERTY
§ 1583.  DEFINITIONS

Title 11A.  Vermont Business Corporations

§ 8.60.  DEFINITIONS

Title 11B.  Nonprofit Corporations

§ 8.13.  FINANCIALLY DISINTERESTED MAJORITY-PUBLIC BENEFIT
      CORPORATIONS

Title 12.  Court Procedure

§ 181.  AGREEMENTS REQUIRED TO BE WRITTEN
§ 1076.  RELEASE OF CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH-
      DISAVOWAL OF AGREEMENT
§ 1605.  HUSBAND AND WIFE
§ 1611.  WRITTEN STATEMENTS; CONSENT OF PHYSICIAN OR PARENT
§ 1612.  PATIENTS' PRIVILEGE
§ 1695.  -RECORDS OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
§ 1696.  FOREIGN RECORDS-BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS
§ 1909.  LIMITATION OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTION BASED ON LACK
      OF INFORMED CONSENT
§ 2740.  GOODS AND CHATTELS; EXEMPTION FROM
§ 2785.  ESTATE IN JOINT TENANCY
§ 3020.  EXEMPTIONS FROM TRUSTEE PROCESS GENERALLY
§ 4251.  ACTIONS FOR ACCOUNTING-JURY
§ 4714.  FIDUCIARIES; EXECUTORS
§ 5161.  WHO MAY HAVE PARTITION
§ 5431.  LOSS OF CONSORTIUM
§ 7110.  HEARING PROCEDURE
§ 7151.  EMANCIPATED MINOR; DEFINITION; CRITERIA
§ 7154.  HEARING; PARTIES; NOTICE

Title 13.  Crimes and Criminal Procedure

§ 5.  ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT
§ 205.  INTERMARRIAGE OF OR FORNICATION BY PERSONS PROHIBITED
      TO MARRY
§ 206.  BIGAMY
§ 207.  PROOF OF RESPONDENT'S MARRIAGE
§ 208.  ALLEGING MARRIAGE IN BIGAMY PROSECUTION
§ 1042.  DOMESTIC ASSAULT
§ 1043.  FIRST DEGREE AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC ASSAULT
§ 1460.  JUVENILE DEFENDANTS
§ 1503.  GIVING PRISONER TOOLS FOR ESCAPE; AIDING ESCAPED
      PRISONER
§ 2305.  JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE
§ 2805.  PRESUMPTION AND DEFENSE
§ 2823.  CONSENTING TO A SEXUAL PERFORMANCE
§ 4007.  FURNISHING FIREARMS TO CHILDREN
§ 4008.  POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CHILDREN
§ 5236.  DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL NEED
§ 5238.  CO-PAYMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT ORDERS
§ 5301.  DEFINITIONS
§ 5313.  LIMITATIONS ON EMPLOYER
§ 5316.  COMPLETE IDENTIFICATION BY PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE
§ 5318.  DERIVATIVE RIGHTS OF MEMBER OF VICTIM'S FAMILY
§ 5351.  DEFINITIONS
§ 5353.  APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION
§ 5511.  NOTIFICATION OF UNEMANCIPATED MINOR'S PARENT OR
     GUARDIAN

Title 14.  Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations

§ 10.    DEVISE OR LEGACY TO WITNESS
§ 108.  HOW PROVED, WHEN UNCONTESTED
§ 202.  WHEN PARTIES BOUND BY OTHERS
§ 204.  DEFINITIONS:  INTERESTED PERSONS; FIDUCIARY; SPECIAL
      FIDUCIARY; EXECUTOR
§ 401.  SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE
§ 402.  WAIVER OF WILL BY SURVIVING SPOUSE
§ 403.  SURVIVING SPOUSE TO RECEIVE HOUSEHOLD GOODS
§ 404.  SUPPORT OF SURVIVING SPOUSE AND FAMILY DURING
      SETTLEMENT
§ 405.  ALLOWANCE TO CHILDREN, BEFORE PAYMENT OF DEBTS
§ 461.  INTEREST OF WIDOW IN REAL ESTATE
§ 462.  WIDOW'S INTEREST IN MORTGAGED LANDS
§ 463.  REDEMPTION; HOW SET OUT
§ 465.  WIDOW'S INTEREST, HOW BARRED
§ 466.  ASSIGNMENT OF WIDOW'S INTEREST
§ 469.  ESTATE TO BE SOLD IF INDIVISIBLE
§ 470.  WIDOW MAY OCCUPY UNTIL INTEREST SET OUT
§ 471.  REASSIGNMENT OF WIDOW'S INTEREST
§ 472.  WIDOW OF INSOLVENT; AGREEMENT WITH CREDITORS
§ 473.  FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES TO DEFEAT WIDOW'S INTEREST
§ 474.  HUSBAND'S INTEREST IN LIEU OF COURTESY
§ 475.  WAIVER OF PROVISIONS OF WIFE'S WILL
§ 551.  GENERAL RULES OF DESCENT
§ 553.  ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN; INHERITANCE BY AND FROM
§ 554.  CHILDREN LEGITIMATIZED BY PARENTS' MARRIAGE
§ 684.  RIGHTS OF HEIR SUBSEQUENTLY APPEARING
§ 903.  ADMINISTRATION; TO WHOM GRANTED
§ 904.  ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR TO BE RESIDENT OF STATE;
      EXCEPTIONS; AGENT
§ 912.  MARRIED WOMAN
§ 915.  APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR TO ACT WITH SURVIVOR
§ 961.  SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR; APPOINTMENT WHEN ESTATE
      JEOPARDIZED; CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
§ 1054.  ARTICLES NOT INVENTORIED
§ 1201.  NOTICE TO CREDITORS
§ 1207.  PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
§ 1215.  ADMINISTRATION IN MORE THAN ONE STATE; DUTY OF
      EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR
§ 1492.  ACTION FOR DEATH FROM WRONGFUL ACT; PROCEDURE;
      DAMAGES
§ 1653.  LICENSE TO SELL; WHEN BENEFICIAL
§ 1665.  EXCEPTION; APPLICATION OF LAW
§ 1721.  DISTRIBUTION; COURT TO ORDER; PERSONS ENTITLED TO
      SHARES MAY RECOVER
§ 1902.  LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION, SMALL ESTATES, NOTICE
§ 1903.  SAME; DISCHARGE UPON PAYMENT OF FUNERAL EXPENSES AND
      BALANCE TO WIDOW, CHILDREN
§ 1952.  TIME OF DISCLAIMER - - DELIVERY
§ 2104.  MOTION, WHEN BOND IS INSUFFICIENT
§ 2641.  PARENTS AS JOINT GUARDIANS
§ 2643.  RELEASE BY COURT AND PARENT ON BEHALF OF MINOR
§ 2645.  APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
§ 2647.  FOR MINOR INTERESTED IN AN ESTATE
§ 2648.  PARENT MAY BE APPOINTED GUARDIAN
§ 2655.  PARENT MAY HAVE CUSTODY OF PERSON
§ 2656.  GUARDIAN APPOINTED BY WILL
§ 2682.  FOR SPENDTHRIFTS
§ 2691.  SPOUSE TO SUPPORT AND HAVE CUSTODY
§ 2693.  MARRIED WOMAN MAY BE GUARDIAN
§ 2752.  TO RESPOND FOR PRINCIPAL ONLY; COURT MAY ORDER
      INCOME PAID TO PARENT
§ 2797.  GUARDIAN TO MANAGE ESTATE AND MAINTAIN WARD
§ 2881.  REAL ESTATE; WHEN MAY BE SOLD
§ 2924.  SAME; EXCEPTION
§ 3001.  REMOVAL; RESIGNATION; MARRIAGE OF GUARDIAN; VACANCIES
§ 3002.  MINOR WARD'S MARRIAGE; EXCEPTION
§ 3003.  PARENT MAY MOVE FOR GUARDIAN'S REMOVAL; NOTICE
§ 3004.  COURT MAY REVOKE
§ 3061.  DEFINITIONS
§ 3077.  TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
§ 3104.  LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF WARDS
§ 3114.  MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
§ 3115.  PURCHASE OF HOME FOR WARD
§ 3201.  DEFINITIONS
§ 3202.  MANNER OF MAKING GIFT
§ 3204.  DUTIES AND POWERS OF CUSTODIAN
§ 3207.  RESIGNATION, DEATH OR REMOVAL OF CUSTODIAN; BOND;
      APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR CUSTODIAN
§ 3208.  ACCOUNTING BY CUSTODIAN
§ 3456.  EXECUTION AND WITNESSES
§ 3457.  REVOCATION
§ 3465.  DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY; DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

TITLE 15.  Domestic Relations

§ 1.  MAN FORBIDDEN TO MARRY RELATIVES
§ 2.  WOMAN FORBIDDEN TO MARRY RELATIVES
§ 3.  BAR THOUGH MARRIAGE DISSOLVED
§ 4.  MARRIAGE CONTRACTED WHILE ONE IN FORCE
§ 5.  MARRIAGE ENTERED INTO IN ANOTHER STATE
§ 6.  MARRIAGE VOID IN STATE OF RESIDENCE
§ 7.  AFFIRMANCE OF MARRIAGE BY DECREE OF COURT
§ 61.  CONTRACTS; SUITS ON CONTRACTS; PARTNERSHIP WITH
      HUSBAND
§ 62.  WOMAN MARRYING PENDING ACTION TO WHICH SHE IS
      PARTY
§ 63.  EXECUTRIX, ADMINISTRATRIX, GUARDIAN OR TRUSTEE
§ 64.  SOLE DEED
§ 65.  NAME ON DEED
§ 66.  RIGHTS IN PERSONALITY
§ 67.  ESTATES BY ENTIRETY
§ 68.  INCOME AND MONEYS FROM SALE OF REAL ESTATE
§ 69.  HUSBAND'S LIABILITY FOR DEBTS OR TORTS OF WIFE
§ 102.  COMPLAINT BY WIFE TO SELL REAL ESTATE
§ 103.  DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED TO PROPERTY BY
      HUSBAND; SOLE AND SEPARATE DEED OF WIFE
§ 104.  PROCEEDINGS ON COMPLAINT AND ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS
      AND DECREES; APPEAL OF HUSBAND
§ 202.  PENALTY FOR DESERTION OR NONSUPPORT
§ 203.  INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDINGS
§ 204.  TEMPORARY ORDERS
§ 205.  ORDER FOR PAYMENT; PROBATION; RECOGNIZANCE
§ 206.  PROCEEDINGS ON FAILURE TO COMPLY
§ 207.  EVIDENCE; COMPETENCY OF PARTIES AS WITNESSES
§ 209.  DISPOSITION, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CHILDREN
§ 291.  WHEN A MARRIED PERSON DESERTS OR FAILS TO SUPPORT HIS
      SPOUSE
§ 293.  WHEN PARENTS LIVE SEPARATELY
§ 294.  MAN IN THE HOUSE
§ 295.  SUBSTITUTE HUSBAND AND FATHER
§ 296.  LIABILITY OF STEPPARENTS
§ 301.  POLICY
§ 308.  PRESUMPTION OF PARENTAGE
§ 511.  VOID MARRIAGES; CONSANGUINITY, AFFINITY, OR LIVING
      SPOUSE
§ 512.  VOIDABLE MARRIAGES-GROUNDS FOR ANNULMENT
      GENERALLY
§ 513.  PARTY UNDER AGE OF SIXTEEN YEARS
§ 514.  PARTY AN IDIOT OR LUNATIC
§ 515.  PARTY PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED
§ 516.  FORCE OR FRAUD
§ 517.  CUSTODY AND MAINTENANCE OF ISSUE
§ 518.  DECLARATION OF PARTIES NOT SUFFICIENT PROOF
§ 519.  DECREE OF NULLITY
§ 520.  CHILDREN OF MARRIAGE ANNULLED
§ 551.  GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE FROM BOND OF MATRIMONY
§ 552.  RECONCILIATION
§ 553.  COLLUSION
§ 554.  DECREE NISI
§ 558.  WOMAN ALLOWED TO TAKE MAIDEN NAME
§ 560.  REMARRIAGE
§ 591.  JURISDICTION AND POWER OF COURTS
§ 592.  RESIDENCE
§ 593.  PLACE FOR BRINING ACTION; CAPTION OF DIVORCE ACTION
§ 594a.  TEMPORARY RELIEF
§ 606.  ACTION TO RECOVER MAINTENANCE, CHILD SUPPORT, AND SUIT
      MONEY; SANCTION FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
§ 631.  GENERALLY
§ 634.  ALIMONY; DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY; CARE AND CUSTODY
      OF CHILDREN
§ 635.  SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT
§ 650.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPOSE
§ 653.  DEFINITIONS
§ 654.  SUPPORT GUIDELINE
§ 656.  COMPUTATION OF PARENTAL SUPPORT OBLIGATION
§ 656a.  ADJUSTMENT FOR ADDITIONAL DEPENDENTS
§ 657.   SHARED OR SPLIT PHYSICAL CUSTODY
§ 658.  SUPPORT
§ 659.  CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
§ 660.  MODIFICATION
§ 661.  MAINTENANCE SUPPLEMENT
§ 662.  INCOME STATEMENTS
§ 663.  SUPPORT ORDERS; REQUIRED CONTENTS
§ 664.  DEFINITIONS
§ 665.  RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ORDER; BEST INTERESTS OF THE
      CHILD
§ 666.  AGREEMENTS BETWEEN PARENTS
§ 667.  EVIDENCE
§ 668.  MODIFICATION OF ORDER
§ 668a.  ENFORCEMENT OF VISITATION
§ 670.  ACCESS TO RECORDS
§ 751.  PROPERTY SETTLEMENT
§ 752.  MAINTENANCE
§ 753.  CONVEYANCE OF REALTY AFTER LEGAL SEPARATION
§ 756.  COURT MAY ORDER MONEY PAID TO TRUSTEES
§ 757.  SECURITY FOR PAYMENT
§ 762.  INSURANCE BENEFITS
§ 780.  DEFINITIONS
§ 781.  WITHHOLDING WAGES UPON ISSUANCE OF MODIFICATION OF
      SUPPORT ORDER AFTER JULY 1, 1990
§ 782.  EXPEDITED PROCEDURE FOR WAGE WITHHOLDING
§ 783.  WAGE WITHHOLDING; NOTICE AND HEARING
§ 788.  PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY
§ 798.  ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS; SUSPENSION OF
      LICENSES
§ 799.  TRUSTEE PROCESS
§ 816.  CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE; CORRECTION OF BIRTH AND
      MARRIAGE RECORDS
§ 901.  PARENTS' LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
§ 1001.  CAUSES OF ACTION ABOLISHED
§ 1002.  GIFTS MADE IN CONTEMPLATION OF MARRIAGE
§ 1011.  JURISDICTION
§ 1012.  IF A PARENT IF DECEASED OR CANNOT DECIDE
§ 1013.  DECISION
§ 1014.  MODIFICATION
§ 1015.  LIMIT ON REFILING
§ 1016.  AUTOMATIC EXPIRATION
§ 1031.  DEFINITIONS
§ 1032.  JURISDICTION
§ 1033.  NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
§ 1036.  INCONVENIENT OR INAPPROPRIATE FORUM
§ 1101.  DEFINITIONS
§ 1102.  JURISDICTION AND VENUE
§ 1103.  REQUESTS FOR RELIEF
§ 1106.  PROCEDURE
§ 1108.  ENFORCEMENT
§ 1115.  LIMITATION OR DENIAL OF VISITATION

Title 15A.  Adoption Act

§ 1-101.  DEFINITIONS
§ 1-102.  WHO MAY ADOPT OR BE ADOPTED
§ 1-104.  LEGAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADOPTEE AND
      ADOPTIVE PARENT AFTER ADOPTION
§ 1-105.  LEGAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADOPTEE AND FORMER PARENT
      AFTER ADOPTION
§ 1-110.  NOTICE OF INTENT TO RETAIN PARENTAL RIGHTS
§ 1-112.  FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION
§ 1-113.  CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS
§ 2-101.  WHO MAY PLACE MINORS FOR ADOPTION
§ 2-102.  DIRECT PLACEMENT FOR ADOPTION BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN
§ 2-103.  PLACEMENT FOR ADOPTION BY AGENCY
§ 2-105.  DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON BACKGROUND
§ 2-106.  INTERSTATE PLACEMENT
§ 2-107.  INTERCOUNTRY PLACEMENT
§ 2-201.  PREPLACEMENT EVALUATION REQUIRED
§ 2-203.  TIMING AND CONTENT OF PREPLACEMENT EVALUATION
§ 2-204.  DETERMINING SUITABILITY TO BE ADOPTIVE PARENT
§ 2-205.  FILING AND COPIES OF PREPLACEMENT EVALUATION
§ 2-206.  REVIEW OF EVALUATION
§ 2-401.  PERSONS WHOSE CONSENT TO ADOPTION IS REQUIRED
§ 2-402.  PERSONS WHOSE CONSENT NOT REQUIRED
§ 2-403.  PERSONS WHO MAY RELINQUISH MINOR
§ 2-404.  TIME AND PREREQUISITES FOR EXECUTION OF CONSENT OR
      RELINQUISHMENT
§ 2-405.  PROCEDURE FOR EXECUTION OF CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT
§ 2-406.  CONTENT OF CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT
§ 2-407.  CONSEQUENCES OF CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT
§ 2-408.  REVOCATION OF CONSENT
§ 2-409.  REVOCATION OF RELINQUISHMENT
§ 3-101.  JURISDICTION
§ 3-102.  VENUE
§ 3-201.  APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY OR GUARDIAN AD LITEM
§ 3-206.  JOINDER OF TERMINATION ACTION
§ 3-207.  CONSOLIDATION AND COORDINATION
§ 3-301.  STANDING TO PETITION TO ADOPT
§ 3-302.  TIME FOR FILING PETITION
§ 3-304.  CONTENT OF PETITION
§ 3-305.  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
§ 3-401.  SERVICE OF NOTICE
§ 3-403.  MANNER AND EFFECT OF SERVICE
§ 3-405.  WAIVER OF NOTICE
§ 3-501.  AUTHORIZATION
§ 3-502.  TIME AND CONTENT OF PETITION
§ 3-503.  SERVICE OF PETITION AND NOTICE
§ 3-504.  GROUNDS FOR TERMINATING RELATIONSHIP OF PARENTAND
      CHILD
§ 3-505.  EFFECT OF ORDER GRANTING PETITION
§ 3-506.  EFFECT OF ORDER DENYING PETITION
§ 3-601.  EVALUATION DURING PROCEEDING FOR ADOPTION
§ 3-602.  CONTENT OF POST PLACEMENT EVALUATION
§ 3-603.  TIME AND FILING OF EVALUATION
§ 3-701.  TIME FOR HEARING ON PETITION
§ 3-702.  DISCLOSURE OF FEES AND CHARGES
§ 3-703.  GRANTING PETITION FOR ADOPTION
§ 3-705.  DECREE OF ADOPTION
§ 3-801.  REPORT OF ADOPTION
§ 3-802.  ISSUANCE OF NEW BIRTH CERTIFICATE
§ 4-101.  STANDING TO ADOPT MINOR STEPCHILD
§ 4-102.  LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF ADOPTION OF STEPCHILD
§ 4-103.  CONSENT TO ADOPTION
§ 4-104.  CONTENT OF CONSENT BY STEPPARENT'S SPOUSE
§ 4-105.  CONTENT OF CONSENT BY MINOR'S OTHER PARENT
§ 4-106.  CONTENT OF CONSENT BY OTHER PERSONS
§ 4-107.  PETITION TO ADOPT
§ 4-108.  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
§ 4-109.  NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF PROCEEDING
§ 4-110.  EVALUATION OF STEPPARENT
§ 4-111.  DISPOSITIONAL HEARING:  DECREE OF ADOPTION
§ 4-112.  VISITATION AGREEMENT AND ORDER
§ 4-113.  OTHER PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ADOPTION OF STEPCHILD
§ 5-101.  WHO MAY ADOPT ADULT OR EMANCIPATED MINOR
§ 5-102.  LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF ADOPTION
§ 5-103.  CONSENT BY SPOUSE
§ 5-105.  PETITION FOR ADOPTION
§ 5-107.  DISPOSITIONAL HEARING
§ 6-102.  RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL, COURT RECORDS SEALED
§ 6-103.  ADOPTION REGISTRY
§ 6-104.  RELEASE OF NONIDENTIFYING INFORMATION
§ 6-105.  DISCLOSURE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
§ 6-106.  REQUEST FOR NONDISCLOSURE
§ 6-108.  CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION
§ 6-111.  PUBLIC NOTICE OF STATUTORY CHANGE
§ 7-103.  LAWFUL PAYMENTS RELATED TO ADOPTION
§ 7-104.  CHARGES BY AGENCY
§ 7-105.  PROHIBITED PAYMENTS RELATED TO ADOPTION

Title 15B.  Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (1996)

§ 101.  DEFINITIONS
§ 102.  TRIBUNAL OF STATE
§ 103.  REMEDIES CUMULATIVE
§ 104.  SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
§ 201.  BASES FOR JURISDICTION OVER NONRESIDENT
§ 202.  PROCEDURE WHEN EXERCISING JURISDICTION OVER
      NONRESIDENT
§ 203.  INITIATING AND RESPONDING TRIBUNAL OF STATE
§ 204.  SIMULTANEOUS PROCEEDINGS IN ANOTHER STATE
§ 205.  CONTINUING EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
§ 206.  ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER BY
      TRIBUNAL HAVING CONTINUING JURISDICTION
§ 207.  RECOGNITION OF CONTROLLING CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
§ 208.  MULTIPLE CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS FOR TWO OR MORE
      OBLIGEES
§ 209.  CREDIT FOR PAYMENTS
§ 301.  PROCEEDINGS UNDER THIS TITLE
§ 302.  ACTION BY MINOR PARENT
§ 303.  APPLICATION OF LAW OF STATE
§ 304.  DUTIES OF INITIATING TRIBUNAL
§ 305.  DUTIES AND POWERS OF RESPONDING TRIBUNAL
§ 306.  INAPPROPRIATE TRIBUNAL
§ 307.  DUTIES OF SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
§ 308.  DUTY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
§ 309.  PRIVATE COUNSEL
§ 310.  DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT
§ 311.  PLEADINGS AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
§ 312.  NONDISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION IN EXCEPTIONAL
      CIRCUMSTANCES
§ 313.  COSTS AND FEES
§ 314.  LIMITED IMMUNITY OF PETITIONER
§ 315.  NONPARENTAGE AS DEFENSE
§ 316.  SPECIAL RULES OF EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURE
§ 317.  COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN TRIBUNALS
§ 318.  ASSISTANCE WITH DISCOVERY
§ 319.  RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF PAYMENTS
§ 401.  PETITION TO ESTABLISH SUPPORT ORDER
§ 501.  EMPLOYER'S RECEIPT OF INCOME WITHHOLDING ORDER OF
      ANOTHER STATE
§ 502.  EMPLOYER'S COMPLIANCE WITH INCOME WITHHOLDING
      ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE
§ 503.  COMPLIANCE WITH MULTIPLE INCOME WITHHOLDING ORDERS
§ 504.  IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY
§ 505.  PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
§ 506.  CONTEST BY OBLIGOR
§ 507.  ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS
§ 601.  REGISTRATION OF ORDER FOR ENFORCEMENT
§ 602.  PROCEDURE TO REGISTER ORDER FOR ENFORCEMENT
§ 603.  EFFECT OF REGISTRATION FOR ENFORCEMENT
§ 604.  CHOICE OF LAW
§ 605.  NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF ORDER
§ 606.  PROCEDURE TO CONTEST VALIDITY OR ENFORCEMENT OF
      REGISTERED ORDER
§ 607.  CONTEST OF REGISTRATION OR ENFORCEMENT
§ 608.  CONFIRMED ORDER
§ 609.  PROCEDURE TO REGISTER CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER
      STATE FOR MODIFICATION
§ 610.  EFFECT OF REGISTRATION FOR MODIFICATION
§ 611.  MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER
      STATE
§ 612.  RECOGNITION OF ORDER MODIFIED IN ANOTHER STATE
§ 613.  JURISDICTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER
      STATE WHEN INDIVIDUAL PARTIES RESIDE IN THIS STATE
§ 614.  NOTICE TO ISSUING TRIBUNAL OF MODIFICATION
§ 701.  PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE PARENTAGE
§ 801.  GROUNDS FOR RENDITION
§ 802.  CONDITIONS OF RENDITION
§ 901.  UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION
§ 902.  SHORT TITLE
§ 903.  SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
§ 904.  THE VERMONT RULES OF FAMILY PROCEEDINGS

Title 16.  Education.
Part 1.  Administration Generally

§ 134.  RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION
§ 166.  APPROVED AND RECOGNIZED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
§ 166b.  HOME STUDY PROGRAM
§ 556.  LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO TEXTBOOK OR LEARNING
      MATERIALS
§ 821.  SCHOOL DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY
      SCHOOLS OR PAY TUITION
§ 822.  SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO MAINTAIN HIGH SCHOOLS OR PAY
      TUITION
§ 827.  DESIGNATION OF AN INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL AS THE
      PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT
§ 1045.  DRIVER TRAINING COURSE
§ 1055.  CONDITIONS
§ 1071.  SCHOOL YEAR AND SCHOOL DAY
§ 1222.  PUPILS WHO MAY B FURNISHED TRANSPORTATION
§ 1386.  HEALTH SERVICE FOR CHILDREN OF INDIGENT PARENTS
§ 1422.  TESTS
§ 1482.  SAFETY PATROLS
§ 1541a.  RESPONSIBILITY OF LOCAL BOARDS IN SENDING DISTRICTS
§ 1545.  CREDITS AND GRADES EARNED
§ 2822.  DEFINITIONS
§ 2843.  APPLICATIONS, AFFIDAVITS AND REPORTS
§ 2948.  STATE AID
§ 2957.  SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL APPEALS;
      LIMITATIONS
§ 2958.  RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT REVIEW TEAM; RESIDENTIAL
      PLACEMENTS
§ 2959.  RULEMAKING; MEDIATION
§ 2965.  WITHHOLDING OF AID

Title 16.  Education.
Part 2.  Public Schools

§ 1075.  LEGAL RESIDENCE DEFINED RESPONSIBILITY AND PAYMENT OF
      EDUCATION OF PUPILS
§ 1941.  OPTIONAL BENEFITS
§ 1945.  APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS
§ 1946b.  ALTERNATE PAYEE; DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS
§ 2844.  AMOUNT RECEIVED; PRORATION
§ 2879b.  EFFECT OF PAYMENTS IN COMPUTATION AND DETERMINATION
      OF FINANCIAL AID NEED
§ 4001.  DEFINITIONS

Title 18.  Health

§ 9.  BLOOD DONATIONS
§ 1105.  MARRYING WHEN INFECTED WITH VENEREAL DISEASE
§ 1122.  EXEMPTIONS
§ 1126.  NONCOMPLIANCE
§ 1129.  CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY
§ 1743.  EXCEPTIONS
§ 1752.  ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS; CERTIFICATION AND
      LICENSURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD INSPECTORS AND LEAD
      CONTRACTORS, SUPERVISORS AND WORKERS
§ 1754.  PUBLIC EDUCATION
§ 1755.  UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO SCREENING
§ 1757.  LEAD POISONED CHILDREN
§ 1761.  DUTY OF REASONABLE CARE; NEGLIGENCE; LIABILITY
§ 1852.  PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS; ADOPTION
§ 4203.  PERSONS EXEMPTED
§ 4214.  AUTHORIZED PROFESSIONAL USE OF REGULATED DRUGS
§ 4226.  MINORS; TREATMENT; CONSENT
§ 4241.  SCOPE
§ 5001.  VITAL RECORDS; FORMS OF CERTIFICATES
§ 5002.  RETURNS; TABLES
§ 5003.  FORMS
§ 5004.  COUNTY CLERKS; DIVORCE RETURNS
§ 5005.  UNORGANIZED TOWNS AND GORES
§ 5006.  VITAL RECORDS PUBLISHED IN TOWN REPORTS
§ 5007.  PRESERVATION OF DATA
§ 5008.  TOWN CLERK; RECORDING AND INDEXING PROCEDURES
§ 5009.  NONRESIDENTS; CERTIFIED COPIES
§ 5010.  REPORT OF STATISTICS
§ 5011.  PENALTY
§ 5012.  TOWN CLERK TO PROVIDE GENERAL INDEX; MARRIAGES
§ 5013.  TOWN CLERK; SINGLE INDEX BIRTHS AND DEATHS
§ 5015.  STATISTICS BY HEAD OF FAMILY BECOMING RESIDENT
§ 5020.  SUPERVISOR OF VITAL RECORDS REGISTRATION
§ 5071.  BIRTH CERTIFICATES; WHO TO MAKE; RETURN
§ 5072.  NOTICE TO PARENT FOR CORRECTION OR COMPLETION
§ 5073.  AMENDMENT OF MINOR ERRORS ON BIRTH CERTIFICATE
§ 5074.  PENALTY
§ 5075.  ISSUANCE OF NEW OR CORRECTED BIRTH CERTIFICATE BY
      PROBATE COURT - APPLICATION
§ 5076.  NOTICE; HEARING; DECREE; RECORD
§ 5077.  NEW BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF CHILD OF UNWED PARENTS WHO
      SUBSEQUENTLY MARRY
§ 5078.  ADOPTION; NEW BIRTH CERTIFICATE
§ 5078a.  BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR FOREIGN-BORN CHILD ADOPTED
      IN VERMONT
§ 5080.  FORM AND EFFECT OF NEW CERTIFICATE
§ 5082.  CONSTRUCTION
§ 5131.  ISSUANCE OF MARRIAGE LICENSE; SOLEMNIZATION; RETURN OF
      MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
§ 5137.  ISSUANCE OF LICENSE
§ 5139.  CLERK'S DUTIES; PENALTY
§ 5140.  PENALTY FOR MISREPRESENTATION 
§ 5141.  PROOF OF LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS OF PARTIES; PENALTY
§ 5142.  RESTRICTIONS AS TO MINORS AND INCOMPETENT PERSONS
§ 5143.  PENALTIES
§ 5144.  PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGE
§ 5145.  MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR SOLEMNIZATION
§ 5146.  PENALTY FOR SOLEMNIZATION WITHOUT LICENSE OR FAILURE
      TO RETURN
§ 5147.  SOLEMNIZATION BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON; PENALTY;
      VALIDITY OF MARRIAGE
§ 5148.  EVIDENCE OF MARRIAGE
§ 5150.  CORRECTION OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
§ 5151.  DELAYED CERTIFICATES OF MARRIAGE
§ 5202a.  CORRECTION OF DEATH CERTIFICATE
§ 5203.  DEATH CERTIFICATE; MEMBER OF ARMED FORCES
§ 5204.  FORMS; CERTIFICATION
§ 5205.  DEATH CERTIFICATE WHEN NO ATTENDING PHYSICIAN; AUTOPSY
§ 5206.  PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FURNISH DEATH CERTIFICATE
§ 5207.  CERTIFICATE FURNISHED FAMILY; BURIAL PERMIT
§ 5209.  DEATH OUT OF STATE; BURIAL PERMIT
§ 5210.  FORM OF BURIAL OR REMOVAL PERMIT
§ 5211.  UNAUTHORIZED BURIAL OR REMOVAL; PENALTY
§ 5212.  PERMIT TO REMOVE DEAD BODIES
§ 5212a.  REMOVAL; OBJECTIONS
§ 5213.  REMOVAL; FORM AND DISPOSITION OF PERMIT
§ 5214.  DUTIES OF SEXTON; NO BURIAL OR REMOVAL WITHOUT PERMIT
§ 5218.  DETERMINATION OF DEATH
§ 5219.  PERSONS MISSING AND PRESUMED DEAD; ISSUANCE OF
      PRESUMPTIVE DEATH CERTIFICATE
§ 5221.  DEFINITIONS
§ 5224.  DISPOSITION OF REMAINS; PERMITS
§ 5225.  PENALTY
§ 5239.  MAKING, AMENDING, REVOKING AND REFUSING TO MAKE
      ANATOMICAL GIFTS BY AN INDIVIDUAL
§ 5240.  MAKING, REVOKING AND OBJECTING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS, BY
      OTHERS
§ 5241.  REQUIRED REQUESTS; SEARCH AND NOTIFICATION
§ 5253.  TERMINAL CARE DOCUMENT
§ 5254.  EXECUTION AND WITNESSES
§ 5257.  REVOCATION
§ 5319.  DISPOSITION OF REMAINS OF DEAD
§ 5531.  DISPOSAL OF LOT BY WILL; DESCENT; BURIAL RIGHTS OF
      HUSBAND AND WIFE
§ 7101.  DEFINITIONS
§ 7103.  DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
§ 7106.  NOTICE OF HOSPITALIZATION AND DISCHARGE
§ 7109.  SALE OF ARTICLES; REVOLVING FUND
§ 7311.  INVESTIGATION
§ 7401.  POWERS AND DUTIES
§ 7503.  APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ADMISSION
§ 7627.  COURT FINDINGS; ORDERS
§ 7708.  SURGICAL OPERATIONS
§ 7901.  INTRASTATE TRANSFERS
§ 7902.  INTERSTATE TRANSFERS
§ 7903.  TRANSFERS TO FEDERAL FACILITIES
§ 8101.  LIABILITY
§ 8709.  PETITION AND NOTICE OF HEARING
§ 8721.  PURPOSE
§ 8722.  DEFINITIONS
§ 8723.  DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
      SERVICES; DUTIES
§ 8724.  PRINCIPLES OF SERVICE
§ 8725.  SYSTEM OF CARE PLAN
§ 8726.  APPLICATION FOR SERVICES; RULES
§ 8727.  COMPLAINTS; APPEALS
§ 8728.  RIGHTS OF RECIPIENTS
§ 8729.  FAMILY SUPPORT PAYMENTS: TAX EXEMPTION
§ 8731.  TRAINING
§ 8733.  ADVISORY BOARD
§ 8909.  BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS
      DESIGNATED AS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES
§ 9001.  PURPOSE - ARTICLE I
§ 9003.  INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF PATIENTS - ARTICLE III
§ 9052.  TRANSFER OF PATIENTS
§ 9302.  DEFINITIONS
§ 9305.  PETITION FOR PROVISION OF PROTECTIVE SUPERVISION OR
      GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON
§ 9307.  NOTICE OF PETITION AND HEARING
§ 9313.  DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER WHEN PROVIDING PROTECTIVE OR
      GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
§ 9314.  ANNUAL REVIEW
§ 9333.  GENETIC TESTING; EMPLOYMENT; MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR
      ORGANIZATION; PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
§ 9334.  GENETIC TESTING AS A CONDITION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE

Title 20.  Internal Security and Public Safety

§ 11.  -ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY POWERS
§ 37.  STATE FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN GRANTS TO DISASTER
      VICTIMS
§ 1483.  ADJUTANT GENERAL; DUTIES AS TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
§ 1543.  PREFERENCES IN APPOINTMENT TO STATE POSITIONS
§ 1544.  STATE PAY FOR MILITARY SERVICE
§ 1585.  CEMETERY DESIGN
§ 1604.  BURIAL EXPENSES
§ 1953.  THE CONFERENCE-ARTICLE III

Title 21.  Labor

§ 215a.  DEFINITIONS
§ 266.  RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ENERGY STANDARDS
§ 271.  DEFINITIONS
§ 432.  -RESTRICTIONS
§ 470.  PURPOSE
§ 471.  DEFINITIONS
§ 472.  LEAVE
§ 472a.  SHORT-TERM FAMILY LEAVE
§ 494c.  DUTIES OF EXAMINER
§ 495.  UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE
§ 601.  DEFINITIONS
§ 622.  RIGHT TO COMPENSATION EXCLUSIVE
§ 624.  DUAL LIABILITY; CLAIMS; SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE
§ 632.  COMPENSATION TO DEPENDENTS; DEATH BENEFITS
§ 634.  DEPENDENTS; CONSTRUCTION
§ 635.  PERIODS OF COMPENSATION
§ 1231.  DEFINITION
§ 1301.  DEFINITIONS
§ 1502.  DEFINITIONS

Title 23.  Motor Vehicles

§ 115.  NONDRIVER IDENTIFICATION CARDS
§ 304.  REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES; NUMBER PLATES
§ 454.  DEALER'S USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
§ 607.  JUNIOR OPERATOR'S LICENSE
§ 617.  LEARNER'S PERMIT
§ 1096.  GENERAL PENALTIES
§ 1136.  APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
§ 1200.  DEFINITIONS
§ 1803.  THE COMMISSION-ARTICLE III
§ 2023.  TRANSFER OF INTEREST IN VEHICLE
§ 3204.  REGISTRATION FEES AND DEALER PLATES
§ 3206.  OPERATION ON AND ACROSS PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, SIDEWALKS;
      AGE RESTRICTIONS; PRIVATE LANDS; PROHIBITED AREAS AND
      PROHIBITED METHODS OF OPERATION; RECKLESS OPERATION;
      SWI
§ 3305.  FEES
§ 3504.  REGISTRATION FEES AND PLATES
§ 3506.  OPERATION
§ 3816.  TRANSFER OF INTEREST IN VESSEL

Title 24.  Municipal and County Government

§ 1203.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
§ 1622.  TOWN ORDERS, RECORD
§ 4406.  REQUIRED REGULATIONS
§ 5061b.  DEATH BENEFIT AFTER RETIREMENT-GROUP D
§ 5066a.  ALTERNATE PAYEE; DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS

Title 24.  Appendix - Municipal Charters

§ 133.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Chapter 3. City of Burlington
§ 22.3.  ELIGIBILITY OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - Chapter 9.
      City of Rutland
§ 35.  GRAND LIST; RECORDS; HOW KEPT - Chapter 11.
      City of St. Albans
§ 7.  POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST; PERSONAL
      FINANCIAL INTEREST - Chapter 149. Town of Springfield
§ 11.  ELECTED OFFICERS - Chapter 157. Town of Windsor, 

Title 26.  Professions and Occupations

§ 51.  CREATION OF BOARD
§ 161.  CREATION OF BOARD; APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS;
      TERM OF OFFICE; OATH OF OFFICE
§ 275.  CREATION OF BOARD
§ 527.  COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD; QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS;
      TERM OF OFFICE
§ 722. OPERATION OF DENTAL OFFICE OR BUSINESS
§ 1171.  BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
§ 1791.  COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD; QUALIFICATIONS;
      TERM OF OFFICE
§ 2022.  DEFINITIONS
§ 2251.  REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
§ 2411.  QUALIFICATIONS; TERM OF OFFICE; REMOVAL
§ 2541.  CREATION AND ORGANIZATION OF BOARD
§ 2811.  BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
§ 3006.  BOARD; ESTABLISHMENT
§ 3262a.  BOARD OF ALLIED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
§ 3313.  BOARD OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS

Title 27.  Property

§ 2.  ESTATE IN COMMON PREFERRED TO JOINT TENANCY
§ 105.  SURVIVING SPOUSE'S INTEREST IN HOMESTEAD
§ 106.  -FORFEITURE AND SALE
§ 141.  EXECUTION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CONVEYANCE
§ 142.  -HOMESTEADER UNDER GUARDIANSHIP
§ 143.  -SPOUSE INSANE
§ 144.  EFFECT WHEN SPOUSE JOINS IN CONVEYANCE
§ 145.  EFFECT OF SPOUSE JOINING IN MORTGAGE
§ 184.  BENEFICIAL SALE WITHOUT SEVERANCE
§ 185.  CONTROL OF PROCEEDS OF SALE
§ 343.  CONVEYANCE OF WIFE'S REAL ESTATE
§ 344.  CONVEYANCES OF JOINT INTERESTS WHEN
      HUSBAND UNDER DISABILITY
§ 345.  CONVEYANCES OF WIFE'S REALTY IN WHICH DISABLED
      HUSBAND HAS AN INTEREST
§ 349.  CONVEYANCE TO GRANTOR AND OTHERS

Title 28.  Public Institutions and Corrections

§ 204.  -SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN REPORT; PROTECTION OF RECORDS
§ 252.  CONDITIONS OF PROBATION
§ 502.  -PAROLE INTERVIEWS AND REVIEWS
§ 760.  COMPENSATION OF OFFENDERS
§ 1301.  COMPACT; TERMS
§ 1404.  PROCEDURES AND RIGHTS-ARTICLE IV
§ 1604.  PROCEDURES AND RIGHTS-ARTICLE IV

Title 29.  Public Property and Supplies

§ 7.  POW-MIA FLAG; FLYING ON STATE FLAGPOLES
§ 104.  SELLING OR RENTING STATE PROPERTY


Title 30.  Public Service

§ 3007.  MEMBERS, QUALIFICATIONS
§ 3013.  TRUSTEES, QUALIFICATIONS

Title 31.  Recreation and Sports

§ 310.  SAFETY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
§ 674.  PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
      TRI-STATE LOTTERY-ARTICLE II

Title 32.  Taxation and Finance

§ 3102.  CONFIDENTIALITY OF TAX RECORDS
§ 3753.  CURRENT USE ADVISORY BOARD; MEMBERS; CHAIRMAN
§ 3756.  QUALIFICATION FOR USE VALUE APPRAISAL
§ 3802.  PROPERTY TAX
§ 5410.  DECLARATION OF HOMESTEAD
§ 5811.  DEFINITIONS
§ 5830a.  INTEREST TAX
§ 5830b.  TAX CREDITS; VERMONT VENTURE CAPITAL FUND
§ 5852.  PAYMENT OF ESTIMATED INCOME TAX
§ 5861.  RETURNS BY INDIVIDUALS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES
§ 5932.  DEFINITIONS
§ 5935.  JOINT RETURNS
§ 5936.  HEARING PROCEDURE
§ 5939.  CONFIDENTIALITY EXEMPTION; NONDISCLOSURE
§ 5962.  LEASES; NUMBER AND IDENTITY OF CLAIMANTS;
      APPORTIONMENT
§ 7305.  ALLOWANCE FOR EXEMPTIONS, DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS
§ 7452.  PERSONAL LIABILITY OF RECIPIENT OF PROPERTY; EFFECT OF
      TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO BONA FIDE PURCHASER, ETC.
§ 7486.  TIME LIMITATION ON NOTICES OF DEFICIENCY AND ASSESSMENT
      OF PENALTY AND INTEREST
§ 8911.  EXCEPTIONS
§ 9530.  DEFINITIONS
§ 9603.  EXEMPTIONS
§ 10002.  LAND AND RESIDENCES
§ 10005.  BASIS, GAIN AND HOLDING PERIOD

Title 33.  Human Services

§ 101.  SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY OF THE STATE OF VERMONT
§ 112.  BANKS AND AGENCIES TO FURNISH INFORMATION
§ 115.  ACCESS TO FINANCIAL RECORDS OF DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS OF
      INDIVIDUALS WHO OWE OVERDUE CHILD SUPPORT
§ 141.  FRAUD
§ 301.  SOCIAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICES POLICY
§ 307.  DIVISION OF CHILD CARE SERVICES; DUTIES
§ 308.  CHILD CARE SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
§ 310.  STATE-PLACED STUDENTS
§ 708.  TREATMENT AND SERVICES
§ 1101.  DEFINITIONS
§ 1102.  QUALIFICATION FOR AID
§ 1103.  AID
§ 1104.  ABANDONMENT OR DESERTION; REPORTING
§ 1105.  PURPOSE OF AID
§ 1301.  ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS-GENERAL
§ 1307.  AMOUNT OF STATE AID
§ 1901.  ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM
§ 1904.  DEFINITIONS
§ 1906.  RECOUPMENT OF AMOUNTS SPENT ON CHILD MEDICAL CARE
§ 2101.  DEFINITIONS
§ 2105.  ACTION ON APPLICATION OR INFORMATION
§ 2113.  ACTION FOR RECOVERY OF EXPENDITURES
§ 2302.  USE FOR ADVANCEMENT OF ANATOMICAL SCIENCE
§ 2601a.  DEFINITIONS
§ 3302.  CHILDREN AND FAMILY COUNSEL FOR PREVENTION PROGRAMS
§ 3501.  FOSTER CARE AND PLACEMENT LICENSING
§ 3512.  CHILD CARE SERVICES PROGRAM; ELIGIBILITY
§ 3513.  PROTECTIVE AND FAMILY SUPPORT CHILD CARE SERVICES
§ 3514.  PAYMENT TO PROVIDERS
§ 3701.  PARENT-CHILD CENTER PROGRAM; ELIGIBILITY
§ 3901.  DEFINITIONS
§ 3902.  ASSIGNMENT OF SUPPORT RIGHTS BY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
      RECIPIENTS; PROCEEDINGS TO ESTABLISH SUPPORT OBLIGATION
§ 3903.  CHILD SUPPORT DEBT
§ 3904.  DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS
§ 4102.  RESPONSIBILITIES
§ 4105.  ACCESS TO INFORMATION; DISCLOSURE AND CONFIDENTIALITY
§ 4110.  EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS
§ 4301.  DEFINITIONS
§ 4302.  STATE INTERAGENCY TEAM
§ 4303.  LOCAL INTERAGENCY TEAMS
§ 4304a.  ADVISORY BOARD
§ 4305.  COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE
§ 4507.  ELIGIBILITY
§ 4701.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPOSE
§ 4702.  SYSTEM FOR SERVICES TO CHILDREN AT RISK OF SCHOOL
      FAILURE
§ 4902.  DEFINITIONS
§ 4903.  RESPONSIBILITY OF DEPARTMENT
§ 4911.  PURPOSE
§ 4912.  DEFINITIONS
§ 4914.  NATURE AND CONTENT OF REPORT; TO WHOM MADE
§ 4915.  INVESTIGATION; REMEDIAL ACTION
§ 4916.  RECORDS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT
§ 4919.  DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
§ 5501.  PURPOSES
§ 5502.  DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION
§ 5510.  TAKING INTO CUSTODY
§ 5511.  RELEASE, SHELTER OR DELIVERY TO COURT
§ 5512.  DESIGNATED SHELTER
§ 5513.  CRITERIA FOR DETAINING CHILDREN; ORDER OF DETENTION
§ 5514.  DETENTION; TEMPORARY CARE PENDING HEARING
§ 5515.  RELEASE FROM TEMPORARY CARE; DETENTION HEARING
§ 5518.  PETITION, CONTENTS
§ 5519.  DATE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION; SUMMONS
§ 5521.  FAILURE TO ANSWER SUMMONS; WARRANTS
§ 5523.  CONDUCT OF HEARINGS
§ 5525.  GUARDIAN AD LITEM, COUNSEL
§ 5528.  DISPOSITION OF CHILD IN NEED OF CARE OR SUPERVISION
§ 5530.  DISPOSITION OF MINORS ADJUDICATED AS ADULT OFFENDERS;
      SEPARATION OF PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS FROM ADULTS
§ 5531.  PERMANENCY HEARING
§ 5533.  COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR CARE OF CHILD
§ 5536.  JUVENILE COURT RECORDS
§ 5536a.  LIMITED EXCEPTION TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS
      OF JUVENILES MAINTAINED BY THE FAMILY COURT
§ 5540.  BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD
§ 5553.  JUVENILE PROBATION CERTIFICATE
§ 5557.  DETENTION HEARING
§ 5558.  NOTICE; VIOLATION HEARING
§ 5701.  EXECUTION OF COMPACT
§ 5702.  EXECUTION OF ADDITIONAL ARTICLE
§ 5715.  ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE FOR RETURN OF JUVENILES
§ 5902.  DEFINITIONS-ARTICLE II
§ 5903.  CONDITIONS FOR PLACEMENT-ARTICLE III
§ 5906.  INSTITUTIONAL CARE OF DELINQUENT CHILDREN-ARTICLE VI
§ 5908.  LIMITATIONS-ARTICLE VIII
§ 5926.  PLACEMENT OF NEGLECTED OR UNMANAGEABLE CHILDREN
§ 6101.  POLICY AND PURPOSE
§ 6104.  SPECIFIC POWERS AND DUTIES
§ 6503.  EXCEPTIONS
§ 6901.  PURPOSE
§ 6906.  INVESTIGATION
§ 7301.  NURSING HOME RESIDENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS
§ 7306.  RESIDENT'S REPRESENTATIVE
§ 7509.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST

None of these regulations governing marriage rights and responsibilities are available to same-sex partners.
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