§650-A. Codification of marriage
Marriage is the legally recognized union of 2 people. Gender-specific terms relating to the marital relationship or familial relationships must be construed to be gender-neutral for all purposes throughout the law, whether in the context of statute, administrative or court rule, policy, common law or any other source of civil law. [IB 2011, c. 1, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2011, c. 1, §1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
19-A §650. Findings and purposes
19-A §650-A. Codification of marriage
19-A §650-B. Recognition of marriage licensed and certified in another jurisdiction
19-A §651. Recording of intentions
19-A §652. Issuance of marriage license
19-A §654. Record of marriages
19-A §655. Authorization; penalties
19-A §657. Lack of jurisdiction or authority (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 7/01/23)
19-A §657. Lack of jurisdiction or authority (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 7/01/23)
19-A §660. Late-filed application for certificate of marriage