South Carolina Code of Laws 20-1-15
Prohibition of same sex marriage.
A marriage between persons of the same sex is void ab initio and against the public policy of this State.
1996 Act No. 327, Section 1, eff May 20, 1996.
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License required for marriage.
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Information to be provided to applicants for marriage licenses.
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Penalty for furnishing false affidavit.
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Form of license and certificate.
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Division of vital statistics shall distribute license forms.
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Issue of licenses in triplicate; disposition.
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Record of license and certificate kept by probate judge or clerk of court.
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Disposition of license fee.
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Declaration of invalidity.
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Service on defendant in action to annul marriage.
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