32-209. RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN OR OUT-OF-STATE MARRIAGES. All marriages contracted without this state, which would be valid by the laws of the state or country in which the same were contracted, are valid in this state, unless they violate the public policy of this state. Marriages that violate the public policy of this state include, but are not limited to, same-sex marriages, and marriages entered into under the laws of another state or country with the intent to evade the prohibitions of the marriage laws of this state.
History:
[(32-209) 1866, p. 71, sec. 5; R.S., sec. 2428; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 2619; C.S., sec. 4599; I.C.A., sec. 31-209; am. 1996, ch. 331, sec. 1, p. 1126.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 2 - MARRIAGE — NATURE AND VALIDITY OF MARRIAGE CONTRACT
Section 32-201 - WHAT CONSTITUTES MARRIAGE — NO COMMON-LAW MARRIAGE AFTER JANUARY 1, 1996.
Section 32-202 - PERSONS WHO MAY MARRY.
Section 32-205 - INCESTUOUS MARRIAGES.
Section 32-206 - MARRIAGES BETWEEN FIRST COUSINS.
Section 32-207 - POLYGAMOUS MARRIAGES.
Section 32-208 - RELEASE FROM CONTRACT FOR UNCHASTITY.
Section 32-209 - RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN OR OUT-OF-STATE MARRIAGES.