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Marriage Act 1961
42BAuthorised celebrant must physically meet each party to intended marriage separately
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#### 42B Authorised celebrant must physically meet each party to intended marriage separately
An authorised celebrant must not solemnise a marriage unless the authorised celebrant has met separately with each party before the intended marriage. The authorised celebrant and the party must be physically present at the meeting.