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2015 Code of Virginia
Title 20 - Domestic Relations
§ 20-28. Penalty for celebrating marriage without license

VA Code § 20-28 (2015) What's This?

If any person knowingly perform the ceremony of marriage without lawful license, or officiate in celebrating the rites of marriage without being authorized by law to do so, he shall be confined in jail not exceeding one year, and fined not exceeding $500.

Code 1919, ยง 4542.

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