Section 609.265 Abduction

609.265 ABDUCTION.

Whoever, for the purpose of marriage, takes a person under the age of 18 years, without the consent of the parents, guardian, or other person having legal custody of such person is guilty of abduction and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than one year or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both.

History:

1963 c 753 art 1 s 609.265; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11