Utah § 76-7-106 - Parent or guardian unlawfully consenting or allowing an illegal marriage.

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§ 76-7-106. Parent or guardian unlawfully consenting or allowing an illegal marriage.

Effective 5/6/2026
76-7-106.  Parent or guardian unlawfully consenting or allowing an illegal marriage.
(1)
(a)As used in this section, "minor" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-7-103.
(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:
(a)the actor is a parent or legal guardian of a minor; and
(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.


Enacted by Chapter 451, 2026 General Session

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

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