California · Family Code

FAM §530: (a) No notary public shall issue a confidential marriage license pursuant to this part unless the notary public is approved by the county clerk to issue confidential marriage licenses pursuant to this

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A notary public cannot issue confidential marriage licenses unless approved by the county clerk. Violation is punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or up to six months in jail.

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(a) No notary public shall issue a confidential marriage license pursuant to this part unless the notary public is approved by the county clerk to issue confidential marriage licenses pursuant to this chapter. (b) A violation of subdivision (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or six months in jail.

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