Louisiana § RS 9:241 - Premature ceremony prohibited
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:241 — Premature ceremony prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:241. Premature ceremony prohibited
An officiant may not perform a marriage ceremony until twenty-four hours have elapsed since the issuance of the marriage license.
Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988; Acts 2018, No. 276, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:241
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:241 cover?
Section RS 9:241 ("Premature ceremony prohibited") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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