Priests or ministers of any religious denomination or sect, ny. or civil authorities who shall perform or authorize any illegal marriage ceremony shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of the marriage law.
Revised Penal Code · Illegal Marriages
Performance of illegal marriage ceremony
Current text, as of October 15, 2026
Priests or ministers of any religious denomination or sect, ny. or civil authorities who shall perform or authorize any illegal marriage ceremony shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of the marriage law.
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