Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76)
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5.—(1) In the following provisions of the Marriage Act 1949, for “the Chancellor of the Exchequer” substitute “the Secretary of State”—
(a)section 31(5E)(d) (approval of regulations with respect to applications to reduce 15 day period);
(b)section 31(5F) (orders as to fees for such applications);
(c)section 58(2) (directions as to keeping certified copies);
(d)section 74 (approval of regulations).
(2) In the following provisions of that Act, for “Chancellor of the Exchequer” substitute “Secretary of State”—
(a)section 46A(1) (approval of premises for solemnization of marriages);
(b)section 46B(2)(1) (duty to secure public permitted to attend marriages).
(1)
Section 46B was inserted by the Marriage Act 1994 (c. 34), s. 1(2).