A. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted to alter or supercede County, State or Federal law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 or other privacy laws.

B. Except for provisions contained in this Article, nothing in this Article shall be construed to create additional legal liabilities greater than those already existing under law or to create new private causes of action.

C. The domestic partnership registrations issued under this Article can be used to demonstrate a domestic partnership to government agencies, employers, businesses, and other third parties. (Ord. No. G-5295, § 1, 2008)