General Statutes of Connecticut 46b-23
Joining persons in marriage knowingly without authority.
Any person who undertakes to join persons in marriage, knowing that he is not authorized to do so, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than one year or both.
(1949 Rev., S. 8595.)
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§ 46b-25
Application for license
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§ 46b-20
Definitions.
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§ 46b-21
Marriage of persons related by consanguinity or affinity prohibited.
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§ 46b-22b
Refusal to solemnize or participate in ceremony solemnizing a marriage on religious grounds.
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§ 46b-23
Joining persons in marriage knowingly without authority.
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§ 46b-24
License. Period of validity. Penalty for solemnization without license. Validity of marriage ceremony.
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§ 46b-24a
Validation of marriages occurring in town other than town where license issued.
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§ 46b-28
Validity of marriages celebrated in a foreign country.
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§ 46b-28a
Recognition of marriages and other relationships entered into in another state or jurisdiction.
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§ 46b-28b
Recognition by another state or jurisdiction of marriages entered into in this state.
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§ 46b-29
Marriage of persons under conservatorship.
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§ 46b-33
Copy of law to applicants.
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§ 46b-34
Marriage certificate. Affidavit in lieu of certificate.
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§ 46b-35
Certificates prima facie evidence.
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§ 46b-35b
Effect of marriage equality law on provision of adoption, foster care or social services by religious organization.
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§ 46b-22
Who may join persons in marriage. Penalty for unauthorized performance.
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§ 46b-22a
Validation of marriages performed by unauthorized justice of the peace or family support referee.
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§ 46b-28c
Prior divorce in another state or country. Validity of marriage in this state.
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§ 46b-28d
Recognition of marriages entered into at Mashantucket Pequot reservation or Mohegan reservation.
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§ 46b-35a
Refusal to provide services or accommodations related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage on religious grounds.
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§ 46b-20a
Eligibility to marry.