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§ 500. — 500. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 474, Sec. 6.)

California § 500.
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Code FAMFamily Code - FAM
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. MARRIAGE
Part 4.PART 4. CONFIDENTIAL MARRIAGE
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

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When two unmarried people, not minors, have been living together as spouses, they may be married pursuant to this chapter by a person authorized to solemnize a marriage under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 400) of Part 3.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 474, Sec. 6. (AB 2882) Effective January 1, 2017.

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