Utah § 76-7-105 - Unlawfully marrying a minor.

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§ 76-7-105. Unlawfully marrying a minor.

Effective 5/6/2026
76-7-105.  Unlawfully marrying a minor.
(1)
(a)As used in this section, "minor" means an individual who is younger than 18 years old.
(b)Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawfully marrying a minor if:
(a)the actor is 18 years old or older;
(b)the actor marries a minor; and
(c)the marriage described in Subsection (2)(b) does not meet the requirements described in Section 81-2-304 for the actor to enter into the marriage with the minor.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.


Enacted by Chapter 451, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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