Unlawful marriage by person authorized to solemnize marriage; penalty.
MCL 551.14
in effect551.14. Unlawful marriage by person authorized to solemnize marriage; penalty.
Sec. 14.
If a person authorized to solemnize marriages knowingly joins any persons in marriage contrary to the provisions of this chapter, he or she shall forfeit for each offense a sum not exceeding $500.00.
R.S. 1846, Ch. 83; CL 1857, 3217; CL 1871, 4728; How. 6218; CL 1897, 8597; CL 1915, 11371; CL 1929, 12699; CL 1948, 551.14; Am. 1972, Act 211, Eff. July 1, 1972; Am. 1983, Act 64, Imd. Eff. May 26, 1983
Source: Michigan Legislature (legislature.mi.gov)URL: https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-551-14Fetched: 10/20/2026
