Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-109 – Transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage. | Midpage
§ 76-7-109
Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-109
Transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage.
Effective May 6, 2026Enacted by Chapter 451, 2026 General Session
(1)
(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.