Marriage Regulations 2017 Regulation 25 - Offence in relation to refusal to be sworn
Marriage Regulations 2017
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Regulations 2017 Regulation 25
Offence in relation to refusal to be sworn
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25 Offence in relation to refusal to be sworn
Section titled “25 Offence in relation to refusal to be sworn”A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is summoned to attend an inquiry under section 22; and
(b) the person attends the inquiry; and
(c) the Judge or magistrate holding the inquiry requires the person to take an oath or make an affirmation; and
(d) the person refuses or fails to take the oath or make the affirmation as required.
Penalty: 2 penalty units.