La. Ch. Code art. 1550
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1550, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Penalty for officiant who performs a marriage ceremony in violation of this Chapter
Official statutory text
Any officiant, other than a judge or justice of the peace, who knowingly performs a marriage ceremony at which one of the parties is a minor when the officiant does not have the necessary consent or authorization to marry required by Article 1545 shall be permanently deprived of his right to perform marriage ceremonies.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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