West Virginia Code
Article 2. Marriages
§48-2-505. Unlawful Solicitation of a Celebration of Marriage

(a) It is unlawful for any religious representative in any manner to solicit the celebration of a marriage ceremony.
(b) It is unlawful for a religious representative to give anything of value, directly or indirectly, as a reward to any person who may accompany, bring, send or direct the holders of a marriage license to the religious representative.
(c) If a person violates the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this section, his or her license to celebrate marriages shall be revoked, and no such license shall thereafter be issued to the person. It is the duty of the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the violation occurs to institute proceedings in the circuit court to revoke the license. Reasonable notice of proceedings to revoke a license shall be given to the licensee. The court shall determine all questions of law and fact.

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