2016 Louisiana Laws
Children's Code
CHC 1550 - Penalty for officiant who performs a marriage ceremony in violation of this Chapter

LA Chil Code 1550 (2016) What's This?

Art. 1550. Penalty for officiant who performs a marriage ceremony in violation of this Chapter

Any officiant, other than a judge or justice of the peace, who knowingly performs a marriage ceremony at which one of the parties is a minor when the officiant does not have the necessary consent or authorization to marry required by Article 1545 shall be permanently deprived of his right to perform marriage ceremonies.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

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