Marriage Act 1961 Section 79 - Authorised celebrant to retain consents etc.
Marriage Act 1961
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Act 1961 Section 79
Authorised celebrant to retain consents etc.
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MA1961 s.79
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79 Authorised celebrant to retain consents etc.
Section titled “79 Authorised celebrant to retain consents etc.”An authorised celebrant to whom a consent, dispensation with consent or statutory declaration is produced under this Act shall retain it in the possession of the authorised celebrant until he or she deals with it in accordance with section 80.