{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"360","citation":"Pen. Code, § 360","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS [261. - 368.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 12. Other Injuries to Persons [346. - 367g.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-12"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 39, Sec. 11.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>Every person authorized to solemnize any marriage, who solemnizes a marriage without first being presented with the marriage license, as required by Section <a href=\"/fam/421\">421</a> of the Family Code; or who solemnizes a marriage pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/500\">500</a>) of Division 3 of the Family Code without the authorization required by that part; or who willfully makes a false return of any marriage or pretended marriage to the recorder or clerk and every person who willfully makes a false record of any marriage return, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Every person authorized to solemnize any marriage, who solemnizes a marriage without first being presented with the marriage license, as required by Section 421 of the Family Code; or who solemnizes a marriage pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 500) of Division 3 of the Family Code without the authorization required by that part; or who willfully makes a false return of any marriage or pretended marriage to the recorder or clerk and every person who willfully makes a false record of any marriage return, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/other-injuries-to-persons-360","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}