15 V.S.A. § 1202: Requisites of a valid civil union

For a civil union to be established in Vermont, it shall be necessary that the parties to a civil union satisfy all of the following criteria:

(1) not be a party to another civil union or a marriage;

(2) be of the same sex;

(3) meet the criteria and obligations set forth in 18 V.S.A. chapter 106.