A. A marriage that is valid in the state where contracted, or in the state where the parties were first domiciled as husband and wife, shall be treated as a valid marriage unless to do so would violate a strong public policy of the state whose law is applicable to the particular issue under Article 3519.B. A purported marriage between persons of the same sex violates a strong public policy of the state of Louisiana and such a marriage contracted in another state shall not be recognized in this state for any purpose, including the assertion of any right or claim as a result of the purported marriage.Acts 1991, No. 923, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 890, §1.Acts 1991, No. 923, §1, eff. 1/1/1992; Acts 1999, No. 890, §1.