§ 9:243 — Penalty

§243. Penalty
An officiant who violates R.S. 9:241, except for a judge, justice of the peace or an
officiant authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in the parish of Orleans and who is
authorized to waive the twenty-four-hour delay pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 9:242(B),
may have his authority to perform marriage ceremonies revoked by the state registrar of vital
records. The revocation may not exceed one year.

Legislative History

Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988; Acts 2003, No. 255, §1, eff. June 6, 2003; Acts 2018, No. 276, §1.