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CAP. 180]

(Cap. 181.)

Certificate by Registrar of Marriages.

Governor's licence.

Power to alter fees.

Foreign Marriage

[1986 Ed.

public, and shall enter a copy of the said notice with the date of such entry in the marriage notice book kept under the Marriage Ordinance, and shall allow any person to inspect such book during office hours without fee.

(Amended, 5 of 1924, s. 10 and 14 of 1926, s. 5)

5. At any time not less than 15 days (except when the Governor shall grant a licence as hereinafter provided) after the giving of such notice, the Registrar unless he is aware of any impediment or objection which should obstruct the solemnization of the marriage, shall, on payment by the party giving such notice of a fee of $5, give to such party a certificate that the said notice has been given and published as aforesaid.

(Amended, 5 of 1924, s. 10; 14 of 1926, s. 5 and 68 of 1984, s. 4)

6. At any time after the giving of such notice the Governor, unless he is aware of any impediment or objection which should obstruct the solemnization of the marriage, may grant a licence authorizing the Registrar of Marriages to issue his certificate on or after any day named in such licence. The fee for such licence shall be $70.

(Amended, 5 of 1924, s. 10; 14 of 1926, s. 5; 16 of 1947, s. 2: 68 of 1984, s. 5 and 52 of 1986, s. 2)

The Legislative Council may by resolution vary the amount of any fee specified in this Ordinance.

(Added, 52 of 1986, s. 3)

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CAP. 180] (Cap. 181.) Certificate by Registrar of Marriages. Governor's licence. Power to alter fees. Foreign Marriage [1986 Ed. public, and shall enter a copy of the said notice with the date of such entry in the marriage notice book kept under the Marriage Ordinance, and shall allow any person to inspect such book during office hours without fee. (Amended, 5 of 1924, s. 10 and 14 of 1926, s. 5) 5. At any time not less than 15 days (except when the Governor shall grant a licence as hereinafter provided) after the giving of such notice, the Registrar unless he is aware of any impediment or objection which should obstruct the solemnization of the marriage, shall, on payment by the party giving such notice of a fee of $5, give to such party a certificate that the said notice has been given and published as aforesaid. (Amended, 5 of 1924, s. 10; 14 of 1926, s. 5 and 68 of 1984, s. 4) 6. At any time after the giving of such notice the Governor, unless he is aware of any impediment or objection which should obstruct the solemnization of the marriage, may grant a licence authorizing the Registrar of Marriages to issue his certificate on or after any day named in such licence. The fee for such licence shall be $70. 7. (Amended, 5 of 1924, s. 10; 14 of 1926, s. 5; 16 of 1947, s. 2: 68 of 1984, s. 5 and 52 of 1986, s. 2) The Legislative Council may by resolution vary the amount of any fee specified in this Ordinance. (Added, 52 of 1986, s. 3)

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2 CAP. 180] (Cap. 181.) Certificate by Registrar of Marriages. Governor's licence. Power to alter fees. Foreign Marriage [1986 Ed. public, and shall enter a copy of the said notice with the date of such entry in the marriage notice book kept under the Marriage Ordin- ance, and shall allow any person to inspect such book during office hours without fee. (Amended, 5 of 1924, s. 10 and 14 of 1926, s. 5) 5. At any time not less than 15 days (except when the Governor shall grant a licence as hereinafter provided) after the giving of such notice, the Registrar unless he is aware of any impediment or objection which should obstruct the solemnization of the marriage, shall, on payment by the party giving such notice of a fee of $5, give to such party a certificate that the said notice has been given and published as aforesaid. (Amended, 5 of 1924, s. 10; 14 of 1926, s. 5 and 68 of 1984, s. 4) 6. At any time after the giving of such notice the Governor, unless he is aware of any impediment or objection which should obstruct the solemnization of the marriage, may grant a licence authorizing the Registrar of Marriages to issue his certificate on or after any day named in such licence. The fee for such licence shall be $70. 7. (Amended, 5 of 1924, s. 10; 14 of 1926, s. 5; 16 of 1947, s. 2: 68 of 1984, s. 5 and $2 of 1986, s. 2) The Legislative Council may by resolution vary the amount of any fee specified in this Ordinance. (Added, 52 of 1986, s. 3)

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