§ 15-3-14. Neglect of duty by person performing ceremony.
Every minister, elder, justice, warden, or other person authorized to join persons in marriage, including those authorized to join in marriage according to the Jewish religion, who fails to perform any of the duties devolved upon him or her by this chapter, shall be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) with the exception of the penalties for the violations contained in §§ 15-3-10, 15-3-11, 15-3-15 and 15-3-16.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 191, § 20; P.L. 1898, ch. 549, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 243, § 20; G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 20; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 15-3-14; P.L. 2004, ch. 6, § 42.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-3 - Solemnization of Marriages
Section 15-3-1 - — 15-3-4. Repealed.
Section 15-3-5. - Officials empowered to join persons in marriage.
Section 15-3-6.1. - Protection of freedom of religion in marriage.
Section 15-3-7. - Presentation of marriage license.
Section 15-3-8. - Witnesses to ceremony.
Section 15-3-9. - Statement of objections to marriage.
Section 15-3-10. - Penalty for marriage without license or despite impediment.
Section 15-3-11. - Knowingly performing bigamous marriage.
Section 15-3-12. - Endorsement and return of license.
Section 15-3-13. - Filing of return of marriage.
Section 15-3-14. - Neglect of duty by person performing ceremony.
Section 15-3-15. - Marriages valid despite irregularities — Penalty for marriage without compliance.
Section 15-3-16. - Solemnization of marriage without authority.
Section 15-3-17. - Court orders regarding invalid marriages.