Section 360.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 360.
in effectEvery person authorized to solemnize any marriage, who solemnizes a marriage without first being presented with the marriage license, as required by Section 421 of the Family Code; or who solemnizes a marriage pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code without the authorization required by that part; or who willfully makes a false return of any marriage or pretended marriage to the recorder or clerk and every person who willfully makes a false record of any marriage return, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
References
referencesCal. Family Code - FAM § 421.
referencesCal. Family Code - FAM § 500.
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