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California Statutes

§ 359. — 359. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 359.
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Title9.
Part 1.TITLE 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS
Ch. 12.CHAPTER 12. Other Injuries to Persons

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 359. (2026).

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Every person authorized to solemnize marriage, who willfully and knowingly solemnizes any incestuous or other marriage forbidden by law, is punishable by fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the County Jail not less than three months nor more than one year, or by both.

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Enacted 1872.
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