Me. Stat. tit. 19-A § 659

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 659 - Penalties
1.Solemnization without authorization. A person who solemnizes a marriage when not authorized to do so under section 655 commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 for each offense may be adjudged. Forfeitures collected must be distributed to the municipality in which the offense occurred.

[1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]

2.Solemnization contrary to chapter. A person who intentionally or knowingly joins persons in marriage in violation of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $100 may be adjudged. The person may not join persons in marriage after being adjudicated as violating this subsection.

[1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]

3.Violation by party to the marriage. A person who contracts a marriage in violation of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $100 may be adjudged. A person who makes false representations to obtain a marriage license or to cause the solemnization of marriage in violation of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $100 may be adjudged.

[1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]

4.Violation by clerk. The clerk of a municipality who intentionally violates this chapter or falsely states the residence of either of the parties named in the license or certificate commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $20 for each offense may be adjudged.

[1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]

19-A M.R.S. § 659

1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW) . 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF) .