76-7-101.5. Child bigamy — Penalty.
| (1) |
An actor 18 years of age or older is guilty of child bigamy when, knowing he or she has a wife or husband, or knowing that a person under 18 years of age has a wife or husband, the actor carries out the following with the person who is under 18 years of age:
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-7-101.5- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
| (a) |
purports to marry the person who is under 18 years of age; and |
| (b) |
cohabitates with the person who is under 18 years of age. |
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| (2) |
A violation of Subsection (1) is a second degree felony. |
Amended by Chapter 442, 2017 General Session
