Marriage Act 1961 Section 100 - Solemnising marriage where reason to believe there is a legal impediment
Marriage Act 1961
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Act 1961 Section 100
Solemnising marriage where reason to believe there is a legal impediment
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MA1961 s.100
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100 Solemnising marriage where reason to believe there is a legal impediment
Section titled “100 Solemnising marriage where reason to believe there is a legal impediment”A person shall not solemnise a marriage, or purport to solemnise a marriage, if the person has reason to believe that there is a legal impediment to the marriage or if the person has reason to believe the marriage would be void.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months or 5 penalty units.