[§572C-3]  Definitions.  For the purposes of this chapter:

     "Declaration of reciprocal beneficiary relationship" means a statement in a form issued by the director that declares the intent of two people to enter into a relationship.  By signing it, two people swear under penalty of perjury that they meet the requirements for a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship.

     "Director" means the director of health.

     "Reciprocal beneficiaries" means two adults who are parties to a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship and meet the requisites for a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship as defined in section 572C-4. [L 1997, c 383, pt of §1]