West Virginia Code
Article 2. Marriages
§48-2-502. Issuing Marriage License Contrary to Law; Penalty

A clerk of the county commission who knowingly issues a marriage license contrary to law is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500, or by confinement in the county or regional jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and confinement, in the discretion of the court.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 48. Domestic Relations

Article 2. Marriages

§48-2-101. Necessity of Marriage License

§48-2-102. Where an Application for a Marriage License May Be Made; When an Application May Be Received and a License Issued; Application by Mail

§48-2-103. Waiting Period Before Issuance of Marriage License; Issuance of License in Case of Emergency or Extraordinary Circumstances

§48-2-104. Contents of the Application for a Marriage License

§48-2-105. Execution of the Application for a Marriage License

§48-2-106. Proof of Age

§48-2-107. Recording an Application for a Marriage License

§48-2-201. Form of Marriage License

§48-2-202. Endorsement and Return of Licenses by Persons Solemnizing Marriage; Duties of Clerk Pertaining Thereto

§48-2-203. Register of Marriages

§48-2-204. Record of Marriage Celebrated Outside of State

§48-2-301. Age of Consent for Marriage; Exception

§48-2-302. Prohibition Against Marriage of Persons Related Within Certain Degrees

§48-2-303. Prohibition Against Marriage Not to Include Persons Related by Adoption

§48-2-401. Persons Authorized to Perform Marriages

§48-2-402. Qualifications of Religious Representative for Celebrating Marriages; Registry of Persons Authorized to Perform Marriage Ceremonies; Special Revenue Fund

§48-2-403. Ritual for Ceremony of Marriage by a Religious Representative

§48-2-404. Ritual for Ceremony of Marriage by a Judge or Justice

§48-2-405. Record of Marriage to Be Kept by Person Officiating

§48-2-406. Federal Judges Authorized to Perform Marriages

§48-2-501. Unlawful Acts by Clerk of the County Commission; Penalties

§48-2-502. Issuing Marriage License Contrary to Law; Penalty

§48-2-503. Consanguineous Marriage; Penalty

§48-2-504. Failure to Endorse and Return License; Penalties

§48-2-505. Unlawful Solicitation of a Celebration of Marriage

§48-2-601. Belief of Parties in Lawful Marriage Validates Certain Defects

§48-2-602. Marriage Out of State to Evade Law

§48-2-603. Certain Acts, Records, and Proceedings Not to Be Given Effect in This State

§48-2-701. Premarital Education Encouraged; Requirements

§48-2-702. Marriage Education Fund