reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
19 ME Rev Stat § 665 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19 §665. Court authority to order mediation (REPEALED)

 §665. Court authority to order mediation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 813, §4 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 396, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 691 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 2: GROUNDS AND PROCEDURE|19 §691. Grounds; jurisdiction (REPEALED)

 §691. Grounds; jurisdiction (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 132 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 194 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 195, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 532 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 226, §1 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 465, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 692 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 2: GROUNDS AND PROCEDURE|19 §692. Attachment or trustee process (REPEALED)

 §692. Attachment or trustee process (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 482, §1 (RP).
19 ME Rev Stat § 692-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 2: GROUNDS AND PROCEDURE|19 §692-A. Preliminary injunction, effect; attachment or trustee process (REPEALED)

 §692-A. Preliminary injunction, effect; attachment or trustee process (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY RR 1991, c. 1, §22 (COR). PL 1991, c. 482, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 693 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 2: GROUNDS AND PROCEDURE|19 §693. Orders pending divorce (REPEALED)

 §693. Orders pending divorce (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 118, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 439, §3 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 53, §3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 834, §B10 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 694 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 2: GROUNDS AND PROCEDURE|19 §694. Court may free either spouse from restraint pending divorce (REPEALED)

 §694. Court may free either spouse from restraint pending divorce (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 701, §10 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 695 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 2: GROUNDS AND PROCEDURE|19 §695. Divorce or custody proceedings (REPEALED)

 §695. Divorce or custody proceedings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 332 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 721 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 3: ALIMONY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS|19 §721. Alimony (REPEALED)

 §721. Alimony (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 399, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 564, §86 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 424, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 250, §§1,2 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 9, §1 (AMD).
19 ME Rev Stat § 722 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 3: ALIMONY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS|19 §722. Payment of alimony, fees and support (REPEALED)

 §722. Payment of alimony, fees and support (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 408, §5 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 434 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 439, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 668, §4 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 652, §44 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 722-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 3: ALIMONY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS|19 §722-A. Disposition of property (REPEALED)

 §722-A. Disposition of property (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 399, §2 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 622, §§61-B (AMD). PL 1977, c. 226, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 72, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 150 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 722-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 3: ALIMONY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS|19 §722-B. Order to determine possession (REPEALED)

 §722-B. Order to determine possession (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 399, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 723 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 3: ALIMONY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS|19 §723. Provisions for husband when wife at fault (REPEALED)

 §723. Provisions for husband when wife at fault (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 399, §4 (RP).
19 ME Rev Stat § 724 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 3: ALIMONY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS|19 §724. Issue inherit despite divorce (REPEALED)

 §724. Issue inherit despite divorce (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 540, §38 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 725 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 3: ALIMONY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS|19 §725. Descent of real estate in divorce (REPEALED)

 §725. Descent of real estate in divorce (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 311 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 399, §5 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 622, §§61C-61E (AMD). PL 1975, c. 488 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 770, §86 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 72, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §128 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 748, §1 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 15, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 726 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 3: ALIMONY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS|19 §726. Corroborating witness (REPEALED)

 §726. Corroborating witness (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 226, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 751 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 4: CUSTODY AND SUPPORT OF CHILDREN|19 §751. Investigation where custody of children involved (REPEALED)

 §751. Investigation where custody of children involved (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 299 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 293, §4 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 132, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 703, §A3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19 ME Rev Stat § 752 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 4: CUSTODY AND SUPPORT OF CHILDREN|19 §752. Parenting of children; change of names; compulsory process; support and maintenance (REPEALED)

 §752. Parenting of children; change of names; compulsory process; support and maintenance (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 293, §5 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 118, §4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 481, §3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 578, §§4,7 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 668, §5 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 677, §18 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §12 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 132, §5 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 174, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 195, §3 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 480, §A15 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 564, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 813, §5 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 862, §50 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 53, §4 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 652, §§45,46 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 750, §5 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 57 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 179, §3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 721 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 156, §7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 337, §§8,9 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 834, §B11 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 75, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 164, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 189 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 453, §§9,10 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 472, §3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 172, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 405, §§4-9 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 415, §2 (AMD).
19 ME Rev Stat § 752-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 4: CUSTODY AND SUPPORT OF CHILDREN|19 §752-A. Contested proceedings (REPEALED)

 §752-A. Contested proceedings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 629, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 405, §§10-14 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 257, §1 (AMD).
19 ME Rev Stat § 753 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 13: DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT|Subchapter 2: DIVORCE|Article 4: CUSTODY AND SUPPORT OF CHILDREN|19 §753. Court authority to approve alternative dispute resolution processes (REPEALED)

 §753. Court authority to approve alternative dispute resolution processes (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 484, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 650 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 23: MARRIAGE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §650. Findings and purposes

 §650. Findings and purposes All municipal clerks, the State Registrar of Vital Statistics and courts of this State have a duty and are legally required to construe the provisions of Maine's marriage laws in accordance with the following findings and purposes:   [PL 2019, c. 340, §1 (AMD).]1.  Findings.  The people of the State of Maine find that:   A. The union of 2 people joined in a monogamous marriage is of inestimable value to society; the State has a compelling interest to nurture and promote the unique institution of monogamous marriage in the support of harmonious families and the physical and mental health of children; and the State has the compelling interest in promoting the moral values inherent in a monogamous marriage.   [PL 2019, c. 340, §2 (AMD).][PL 2019, c. 340, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Purposes.  The purposes of this chapter are:   A. To encourage a monogamous family unit as the basic building block of our society, the foundation of harmonious and enriching family life;   [PL 2019, c. 340, §3 (AMD).]B. To nurture, sustain and protect a monogamous family unit in Maine society, its moral imperatives, its economic function and its unique contribution to the rearing of healthy children; and   [PL 2019, c. 340, §3 (AMD).]C. To support and strengthen monogamous Maine families against improper interference from out-of-state influences or edicts.   [PL 2019, c. 340, §3 (AMD).][PL 2019, c. 340, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 65, §2 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 340, §§1-3 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 650-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 23: MARRIAGE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §650-A. Codification of marriage

 §650-A. Codification of marriage Marriage is the legally recognized union of 2 people. Gender-specific terms relating to the marital relationship or familial relationships must be construed to be gender-neutral for all purposes throughout the law, whether in the context of statute, administrative or court rule, policy, common law or any other source of civil law.   [IB 2011, c. 1, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY IB 2011, c. 1, §1 (NEW).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 650-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 23: MARRIAGE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §650-B. Recognition of marriage licensed and certified in another jurisdiction

 §650-B. Recognition of marriage licensed and certified in another jurisdiction A marriage of a same-sex couple that is validly licensed and certified in another jurisdiction is recognized for all purposes under the laws of this State.   [IB 2011, c. 1, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY IB 2011, c. 1, §2 (NEW).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 652 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 23: MARRIAGE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §652. Issuance of marriage license

 §652. Issuance of marriage license 1.  Marriage license issued.  After the filing of notice of intentions of marriage, except as otherwise provided, the clerk or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics shall deliver to the parties a marriage license specifying the time when the intentions were recorded.   [PL 2019, c. 340, §8 (AMD).] 2.  Marriage license to nonresidents.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §4 (RP).] 3.  Void after 90 days.  The license is void if not used within 90 days from the day the intentions were filed in accordance with section 651.   [PL 2019, c. 340, §9 (AMD).] 4.  Expedited procedure.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §4 (RP).] 5.  Informational brochure.  A marriage license may not be issued until a brochure prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services concerning the effects of alcohol and drugs on fetuses has been given to both parties. The department is responsible for making the brochures available to municipal clerks for distribution.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF); PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] 6.  Related parties.  A marriage license may not be issued to parties related as described in section 701, subsection 2, unless the clerk or State Registrar of Vital Statistics has received from the parties the physician's certificate of genetic counseling required by section 651.   [PL 2019, c. 340, §10 (AMD).] 7.  Parties under 18 years of age.  A marriage license may not be issued to persons under 18 years of age without the written consent of their parents, guardians or persons to whom a court has given custody. In the absence of persons qualified to give consent, the judge of probate in the county where each minor resides may grant consent after notice and opportunity for hearing.   [PL 2019, c. 340, §10 (AMD).] 8.  Parties under 16 years of age.  The clerk or State Registrar of Vital Statistics may not issue a marriage license to a person under 16 years of age.   A. [PL 2019, c. 535, §1 (RP).] B. [PL 2019, c. 535, §1 (RP).] C. [PL 2019, c. 535, §1 (RP).] [PL 2019, c. 340, §11 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 535, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 507, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 507, §4 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 683, §E5 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 683, §E6 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 574, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2019, c. 340, §§8-11 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 535, §1 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 653 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 23: MARRIAGE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §653. Filing of cautions

 §653. Filing of cautions 1.  Filing; enter notice.  A person who believes that parties are about to contract marriage when either of them can not lawfully do so may file a caution and the reasons for the caution in the office of the clerk where notice of their intentions is required to be filed or with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. If either party applies to enter notice of their intentions, the clerk or State Registrar of Vital Statistics shall withhold the license until the judge of probate from the county involved approves the marriage.   [PL 2019, c. 340, §12 (AMD).] 2.  Procedure.  Before the judge of probate may approve a marriage, the court must give due notice and an opportunity to be heard to all concerned parties. The judge of probate shall determine whether the parties may lawfully contract marriage within 7 days unless the judge of probate certifies that further time is necessary for that purpose. In that case, a license must be withheld until the expiration of the certified time. The clerk or State Registrar of Vital Statistics shall deliver or withhold the license in accordance with the final decision of the judge of probate.   [PL 2019, c. 340, §12 (AMD).] 3.  Judgment for costs.  If the judge of probate determines that the parties may lawfully contract marriage, the judge shall enter judgment against the person filing the caution for costs and issue execution for costs.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 340, §12 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 654 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 23: MARRIAGE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §654. Record of marriages

 §654. Record of marriages 1.  Copy.  Every person authorized to unite persons in marriage shall make and keep a record of every marriage solemnized by that person in conformity with the forms and instructions prescribed by the State Registrar of Vital Statistics pursuant to Title 22, section 2701.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Return of marriage license.  The person who solemnized the marriage shall return the marriage license to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics or the clerk who issued the license within 7 working days following the date on which the marriage is solemnized by that person. The clerk and the State Registrar of Vital Statistics each shall retain a copy of the license.   [PL 2019, c. 340, §13 (AMD).] 3.  Statement including officiant and witnesses.  The marriage license returned must contain a statement giving the names of the parties united in marriage, place and date of the marriage, the new name of either party if either party intends to change that party's name, the signature of the person by whom the marriage was solemnized and the names of the 2 witnesses. The person who solemnized the marriage shall add the title of the office by virtue of which the marriage was solemnized, the residence of the person who solemnized the marriage and:   A. The date ordained or authorized by a religious faith to perform marriages;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. The date the notary public's commission expires;   [PL 2011, c. 111, §1 (AMD).]C. The date the lawyer was admitted to the Maine Bar; or   [PL 2011, c. 111, §1 (AMD).]D. The date the person's temporary registration certificate was issued under section 655, subsection 1‑A.   [PL 2011, c. 111, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 82, §2 (AMD).] 4.  Recorded by clerk or State Registrar of Vital Statistics.  The clerk or State Registrar of Vital Statistics shall record all marriage licenses returned under this section.   [PL 2019, c. 340, §13 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 574, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 111, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 82, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 340, §13 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 656 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 23: MARRIAGE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §656. License

 §656. License 1.  Contents of license.  A marriage license must have conspicuously printed on it the following words: "The laws of Maine provide that only authorized persons may solemnize marriages in this State."   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Completed license; ceremony performed.  Each marriage license issued must be completed and the certification statement signed by both parties to the intended marriage. The parties' signatures may be obtained at issuance or at the time the marriage is solemnized. The completed license or licenses must be delivered by the parties to the person solemnizing the marriage. Upon completion of the solemnization, which must be performed in the presence of at least 2 witnesses other than the person officiating, the person officiating and the 2 witnesses shall sign the license or licenses, which are then known as the marriage certificate or certificates.   [PL 2021, c. 49, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Name change.  If the marriage license indicates that a party intends to change that party's name under section 654, subsection 3, the new name indicated on the license becomes effective upon completion of the marriage license pursuant to subsection 2.   [PL 2019, c. 82, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 82, §3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 49, §2 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 657 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 23: MARRIAGE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §657. Lack of jurisdiction or authority

 §657. Lack of jurisdiction or authority A marriage, solemnized before any known inhabitant of the State professing to be a justice, judge, notary public or an ordained or licensed minister of the gospel, is not void, nor is its validity affected by any want of jurisdiction or authority in the justice, judge, notary or minister or by any omission or informality in entering the intention of marriage, if the marriage is in other respects lawful and consummated with a full belief, on the part of either of the persons married, that they are lawfully married.   [PL 2001, c. 574, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 574, §7 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 658 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 23: MARRIAGE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §658. Quaker; Baha'i

 §658. Quaker; Baha'i A marriage solemnized among Quakers or Friends, in the form practiced in their meeting, or solemnized among members of the Baha'i faith according to the rules and principles of the Baha'i faith, is valid and not affected by this subchapter. The clerk or the keeper of the records of the meeting or ceremony in which a marriage is solemnized shall return evidence of the solemnization of the marriage as provided in section 654. A person who willfully neglects or refuses to perform the duty imposed upon that person by this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 for each offense may be adjudged for the use of the municipality in which the offense occurred.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 659 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 23: MARRIAGE|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §659. Penalties

 §659. Penalties 1.  Solemnization without authorization.  A person who solemnizes a marriage when not authorized to do so under section 655 commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 for each offense may be adjudged. Forfeitures collected must be distributed to the municipality in which the offense occurred.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Solemnization contrary to chapter.  A person who intentionally or knowingly joins persons in marriage in violation of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $100 may be adjudged. The person may not join persons in marriage after being adjudicated as violating this subsection.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Violation by party to the marriage.  A person who contracts a marriage in violation of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $100 may be adjudged. A person who makes false representations to obtain a marriage license or to cause the solemnization of marriage in violation of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Violation by clerk.  The clerk of a municipality who intentionally violates this chapter or falsely states the residence of either of the parties named in the license or certificate commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $20 for each offense may be adjudged.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).