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Marriage Act 1961

41Marriages to be solemnised by authorised celebrant

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#### 41 Marriages to be solemnised by authorised celebrant A marriage shall be solemnised by an authorised celebrant who is physically present at the place where the marriage takes place and is authorised to solemnise marriages at that place.

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