§ 21-1120. Seduction under promise of marriage.
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Any person who, under promise of marriage, seduces and has illicit connection with any unmarried female of previous chaste character shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the State Penitentiary not exceeding five (5) years, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.
R.L. 1910, § 2423. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 297, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 198, eff. July 1, 1999.
Note
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 297 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.