CT SB01115

Expands persons authorized to solemnize marriages to include any person approved by the Secretary of the State for a particular marriage on a particular date in a particular municipality.

Requires applicants seeking one-time authorization to solemnize a marriage to submit a written application with names of persons to be married, date, place, and applicant information, plus a $25 application fee.

Grants the Secretary of the State authority to revoke authorization for good cause and specifies that one-time authorization expires upon completion of the solemnization.

Maintains existing validity of marriages solemnized according to religious denomination forms and marriages witnessed by a Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is.

Establishes a fine of no more than $50 for violations of the section.