Marriage Act 1961 Section 49 - Authorised celebrant to retain consents, statutory declarations etc.
Marriage Act 1961
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Act 1961 Section 49
Authorised celebrant to retain consents, statutory declarations etc.
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MA1961 s.49
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49 Authorised celebrant to retain consents, statutory declarations etc.
Section titled “49 Authorised celebrant to retain consents, statutory declarations etc.”An authorised celebrant to whom a consent, dispensation with consent or statutory declaration is produced under this Act shall retain it in his or her possession until he or she deals with it in accordance with section 50.