American Samoa § 42.0108 - Violation
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 42.0108 — Violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42.0108. Violation
Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter or commits any of the following acts shall be fined not more than $50, or imprisoned not more than 2 months, or both: (1) solemnizes a marriage knowing that either of the parties thereto is not duly qualified to marry; (2) knowingly solemnizes a marriage contrary to any of the provisions of this chapter; (3) knowingly fails to transmit to the Registrar of Vital Statistics a copy of the certificate of marriage performed by him; (4) knowingly fails to retain a copy of the marriage certificate of a marriage celebrated by him, pursuant to 42.0106, in the church records or other records depository; (5) charges a higher fee, or any fee other than that provided in this chapter, for any marriage ceremony or service; (6) willfully makes any false statement in order to procure a marriage license for himself or herself or some other person; (7) makes any false statement knowingly upon an application for marriage license; (8) knowingly issues a license in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 42.0108
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 42.0108 cover?
Section 42.0108 ("Violation") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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