Any marriages performed by a mayor of a municipality prior to March 14, 1994 are validated unless they have been invalidated by a court of competent jurisdiction, provided that all other requirements of law have been met and the marriages would have been valid if performed by an official authorized by law to solemnize the rites of matrimony.
Structure Mississippi Code
§ 93-1-3. Unlawful marriage; effect of marrying outside of and returning to state
§ 93-1-17. By whom marriages may be solemnized
§ 93-1-18. Validation of certain marriages performed by mayors
§ 93-1-19. Marriage may be solemnized according to religious customs
§ 93-1-23. Custodian of records relating to marriage licenses