This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes, which are to:

1. (1) provide adequate procedures for the solemnization and registration of marriage;
2. (2) strengthen and preserve the integrity of marriage and safeguard family relationships.

History: En. 48-302 by Sec. 2, Ch. 536, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 48-302(part).