30-1-5. Marriage solemnization -- Before unauthorized person -- Validity.
(1) A marriage solemnized before a person professing to have authority to perform
marriages shall not be invalidated for lack of authority, if consummated in the belief of the parties
or either of them that he had authority and that they have been lawfully married.
(2) This section may not be construed to validate a marriage that is prohibited or void
under Section 30-1-2.
Amended by Chapter 129, 2001 General Session
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