76-7-109. Transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage.
153 words·~1 min read·
/ut/title-76/chapter-7/76-7-109A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Effective 5/6/2026
76-7-109. Transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage.
(a)As used in this section, "minor" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-7-103 .
(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:
(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;
(b)the marriage described in Subsection (2)(a) is invalid in this state under Subsection 81-2-407(3) ; and
(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.
Enacted by Chapter 451 , 2026 General Session