Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-106 — Parent or guardian unlawfully consenting or allowing an illegal marriage.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 1: Marital Violations, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-106
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1)(a) As used in this section, "minor" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-7-103. (1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits parent or guardian unlawfully consenting or allowing an illegal marriage if: (2)(a) the actor is a parent or legal guardian of a minor; and (2)(b) the actor knowingly consents or allows the minor described in Subsection (2)(a) to enter into a marriage that does not meet the requirements described in Section 81-2-304. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
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Is parent or guardian unlawfully consenting or allowing an illegal marriage a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Parent or guardian unlawfully consenting or allowing an illegal marriage is a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-106.
Which Utah statute covers parent or guardian unlawfully consenting or allowing an illegal marriage?
Parent or guardian unlawfully consenting or allowing an illegal marriage is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-106 (Parent or guardian unlawfully consenting or allowing an illegal marriage).
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