BILL NO. 98
(as introduced)
2nd Session, 61st General Assembly
Nova Scotia
59 Elizabeth II, 2010
Government Bill
Solemnization of Marriage Act
(amended)
The Honourable Ramona Jennex
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading: November 16, 2010
(Explanatory Note)
Second Reading: November 22, 2010
Third Reading: November 29, 2010 (LINK TO BILL AS PASSED)
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Explanatory Note
This Bill amends the Solemnization of Marriage Act to authorize the Registrar General to appoint deputy issuers of marriage licences.
An Act to Amend Chapter 436
of the Revised Statutes, 1989,
the Solemnization of Marriage Act
Be it enacted by the Governor and Assembly as follows:
1 Section 14 of Chapter 436 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Solemnization of Marriage Act, is amended by
(a)
striking out "The" in the first line and substituting "(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the"
; and
(b) adding immediately before subsection (2) as numbered by clause (a) the following subsection:
(1) The Registrar may appoint deputy issuers of marriage licences.
2 This Act comes into force on such day as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation.
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