19-3-30.1
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19-3-30.1.
(a)
In applying for a marriage license, a man and woman who certify on the
application for a marriage license that they have successfully completed a
qualifying premarital education program shall not be charged a fee for a
marriage license. The premarital education shall include at least six hours of
instruction involving marital issues, which may include but not be limited to
conflict management, communication skills, financial responsibilities, child and
parenting responsibilities, and extended family roles. The premarital education
shall be completed within 12 months prior to the application for a marriage
license and the couple shall undergo the premarital education together. The
premarital education shall be performed by:
(1)
A professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist who is
licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A of Title 43;
(2)
A psychiatrist who is licensed as a physician pursuant to Chapter 34 of Title
43;
(3)
A psychologist who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 39 of Title 43;
or
(4)
An active member of the clergy when in the course of his or her service as
clergy or his or her designee, including retired clergy, provided that a
designee is trained and skilled in premarital education.
(b)
Each premarital education provider shall furnish each participant who completes
the premarital education required by this Code section a certificate of
completion.