California § 402 - In addition to the persons permitted to solemnize marriages under Section 400, a
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 402 — In addition to the persons permitted to solemnize marriages under Section 400, a, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 402. In addition to the persons permitted to solemnize marriages under Section 400, a
In addition to the persons permitted to solemnize marriages under Section 400, a county may license officials of a nonprofit religious institution, whose articles of incorporation are registered with the Secretary of State, to solemnize the marriages of persons who are affiliated with or are members of the religious institution. The licensee shall possess the degree of doctor of philosophy and must perform religious services or rites for the institution on a regular basis. The marriages shall be performed without fee to the parties.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 402 cover?
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