§ 5147. Solemnization by unauthorized person; penalty; validity of marriage
(a) An individual who, knowing that he or she is not authorized so to do, undertakes to join others in marriage, shall be imprisoned not more than six months or fined not more than $300.00 nor less than $100.00, or both.
(b) A marriage solemnized by an individual who was not authorized to do so under this chapter shall not be void or invalid, provided that the marriage is in other respects lawful and is consummated with a belief on the part of either party so married that the couple were lawfully joined in marriage. (Amended 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23; 2017, No. 46, § 46, eff. July 1, 2019.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 105 - Civil Marriage Records and Licenses
§ 5132. Civil marriage license; participants in address confidentiality program
§ 5139. Clerk’s duties; penalty
§ 5140. Penalty for misrepresentation
§ 5141. Confirmation of legal qualifications of parties; penalty
§ 5142. Persons not authorized to marry
§ 5144. Persons authorized to solemnize marriage
§ 5144a. Temporary officiant for marriages
§ 5145. Civil marriage license required for solemnization
§ 5146. Penalty for solemnization without license or failure to return
§ 5147. Solemnization by unauthorized person; penalty; validity of marriage