# The Marriages (Approved Premises) Regulations 1995, Paragraph 2


The responsible person or, in his absence, an appropriately qualified deputy appointed by him, shall be available on the premises for a minimum of one hour prior to each marriage ceremony and throughout each marriage ceremony.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/510/schedule/2/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marriages-approved-premises-regulations-1995/schedule-2/paragraph-2
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