Utah § 76-7-109 - Transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage.

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§ 76-7-109. Transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage.

Effective 5/6/2026
76-7-109.  Transporting a minor out of state for 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 transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage if:
(a)the actor knowingly transports, or causes another person to transport, a minor who is a resident of the state out of the state for the purpose of the minor being married to any individual;
(b)the marriage described in Subsection (2)(a) is invalid in this state under Subsection 81-2-407(3); and
(c)after the marriage described in Subsection (2)(a), the actor transports, or causes another person to transport, the minor back into the state.
(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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