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Oklahoma Statutes 43-14

Penalty for performing unlawful marriage.

Any minister of the Gospel, or other person authorized to solemnize the rites of matrimony within this state, who shall knowingly solemnize the rites of matrimony between persons prohibited by this chapter, from intermarrying shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and imprisonment in the State Penitentiary not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years.

R.L. 1910, § 3896. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 461, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 335, eff. July 1, 1999. NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 461 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.

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§ 43-1 Marriage defined.
§ 43-2 Consanguinity.
§ 43-3 Who may marry.
§ 43-3.1 Recognition of marriage between persons of same gender prohibited.
§ 43-4 License required.
§ 43-5.1 Premarital counseling.
§ 43-8 Endorsement and return of license.
§ 43-9 Records - Return of original.
§ 43-11 Copy of record - Admission as evidence.
§ 43-15 Miscellaneous offenses - Penalties.
§ 43-7 Solemnization of marriages.
§ 43-6 License - Contents.
§ 43-20 Computation of Time
§ 43-10 Evidence before issue of license.
§ 43-5 Application - Fees - Issuance of license and certificate.
§ 43-7.1 Refusal to solemnize or recognize marriage by religious organization officials - Definitions.
§ 43-14 Penalty for performing unlawful marriage.
§ 43-36 Issuance of license - Delivery to person officiating - Return to licensing authority.