# The Marriage Ceremony (Prescribed Words) Act 1996 (Commencement) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


MARRIAGE
Made 1st October 1996
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 2(2) of the Marriage Ceremony (Prescribed Words) Act 1996, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2506/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marriage-ceremony-prescribed-words-act-1996-commencement-order-1996/introduction
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