Child bigamy -- Penalty.

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  • (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:
    • (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.
  • (2) A violation of Subsection (1) is a second degree felony.




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