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DE HB370
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Earl Jaques
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AI Summary
- Requires clergy persons and ministers to register with the Clerk of the Peace to solemnize marriages in Delaware
- Establishes annual registration fee of $60 for clergy persons and ministers, or $30 for those registering to perform a single marriage ceremony on a specific date
- Allows non-resident clergy to register with any Clerk of the Peace, while residents must register in their county of residence
- Imposes civil penalties up to $100 per occurrence for performing marriages without registration, with authority to suspend authorization to solemnize marriages until penalties are paid
- Provides that marriages performed by unregistered clergy remain legally valid if all other Delaware marriage requirements are met
- Exempts Clerks of the Peace, former Clerks of the Peace, and Judges from registration requirements
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Marriage.
Last Action
Stricken
5/6/2010
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Development4/20/2010
Full Bill Text
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