Part V — MARRIAGES SOLEMNIZED BY, OR IN THE PRESENCE OF, A MARRIAGE REGISTRAR

Section 58Indian Christians to be made to understand declarations

Section 58: Indian Christians to be made to understand declarations

58. Indian Christians to be made to understand declarations

When any [Indian Christians] is married under the provisions of this Part, the person solemnizing the marriage shall ascertain whether such [Indian Christians] understands the English language, and, if he does not, the person solemnizing the marriage shall, at the time of the solemnization, translate, or cause to be translated, to such [Indian Christians], into a language which he understands, the declarations made at such marriage in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

Amendment notes (1)
  1. Subs . Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for "Native Christians".