§ 76-7-101.5. Child bigamy -- Penalty.  


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  • (1) An actor 18 years of age or older is guilty of child bigamy when, knowing he or she has a wife or husband, or knowing that a person under 18 years of age has a wife or husband, the actor carries out the following with the person who is under 18 years of age:
    (a) purports to marry the person who is under 18 years of age; or
    (b) cohabits with the person who is under 18 years of age.
    (2) A violation of Subsection (1) is a second degree felony.
Enacted by Chapter 6, 2003 General Session