Marriage Act · s 19

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s 19Protesting marriage

Any person whose consent is required under section 7 to a marriage or any person who is aware of any impediment to the marriage may, before the solemnisation of the marriage, give notice of his objection verbally or in writing and thereupon the marriage shall not be solemnised nor shall a certificate be given under section 18(2) until the Marriage Registrar has inquired into the matter and is satisfied that the marriage may lawfully proceed.