Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-109 — Transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 1: Marital Violations, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-109
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1)(a) As used in this section, "minor" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-7-103. (1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage if: (2)(a) the actor knowingly transports, or causes another person to transport, a minor who is a resident of the state out of the state for the purpose of the minor being married to any individual; (2)(b) the marriage described in Subsection (2)(a) is invalid in this state under Subsection 81-2-407(3); and (2)(c) after the marriage described in Subsection (2)(a), the actor transports, or causes another person to transport, the minor back into the state. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
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Is transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage is a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-109.
Which Utah statute covers transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage?
Transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-109 (Transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage).
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