Procedure for marriage

20England and Wales: supplemental

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The Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76) shall have effect in relation to a marriage to which section 19 applies—

a

subject to that section, and

b

with any necessary consequential modification.

I12

In particular—

a

section 28(1)(b) of that Act (declaration: residence) shall have effect as if it required a declaration that—

i

the notice of marriage is given in compliance with section 19(2) above, F2...

ii

F2... and

b

section 48 of that Act (proof of certain matters not essential to validity of marriage) shall have effect as if the list of matters in section 48(1)(a) to (e) included compliance with section 19 above.

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F3Regulations under section 19(2)(a)—

a

may make transitional provision,

b

shall be made by statutory instrument, and

c

shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

I3I24

Before making regulations under section 19(2)(a) the Secretary of State shall consult the Registrar General.

I15

An expression used in section 19 or this section and in Part III of the Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76) has the same meaning in section 19 or this section as in that Part.

F1I16

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