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.
Enacted by Chapter 451, 2026 General Session