Revised Statutes of 1846 (EXCERPT)
Chapter 83. Of marriage and the solemnization thereof.

551.14 Unlawful marriage by person authorized to solemnize marriage; penalty.

Sec. 14.

If a person authorized to solemnize marriages knowingly joins any persons in marriage contrary to the provisions of this chapter, he or she shall forfeit for each offense a sum not exceeding $500.00.


History: R.S. 1846, Ch. 83 ;--CL 1857, 3217 ;--CL 1871, 4728 ;--How. 6218 ;--CL 1897, 8597 ;--CL 1915, 11371 ;--CL 1929, 12699 ;--CL 1948, 551.14 ;--Am. 1972, Act 211, Eff. July 1, 1972 ;--Am. 1983, Act 64, Imd. Eff. May 26, 1983