(b) Any marriage solemnized by any regularly ordained minister or priest of any religious sect or denomination in this state prior to February 18, 1947, is declared legal and valid, whether or not the minister or priest caused his or her license or credentials to be recorded as provided by § 9-11-214(a) and (b).Acts 1843, § 2, p. 55; 1873, No. 2, § 2, p. 2; C. & M. Dig., § 7047; Pope's Dig., § 9027; Acts 1947, No. 93, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 55-218, 55-218n
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