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urn: urn:us-la:rs:9:201
citation: "R.S. 9:201"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 9 › Code Preliminary Title › Code Book I › Code Title IV › Chapter 1 › Part I"
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  - { year: 1987, number: 886, section: 3, effective_date: 1988-01-01, role: enactment }
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# Definition

An officiant is a person authorized by law to perform marriage ceremonies.