AUTHORITY: sections 216.020 and 216.115, RSMo 1969. Original rule filed Dec. 31, 1975, effective Jan. 10, 1976. Rescinded: Filed May 7, 1984, effective Sept. 15, 1984. Op. Atty. Gen. No. 119, Blassie, 11-5-76. A marriage entered into by an inmate, while under sentence to the Missouri Department of Corrections, is valid if entered into pursuant to chapter 451, RSMo (1969) and may be dissolved in accordance with chapter 452, RSMo (Supp. 1975).