Civil Union Act, 2006 (Act No. 17 of 2006)
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Notice No. 17 of 2006

Act

Preamble

1. Definitions

2. Objectives of Act

3. Relationships to which Act applies

4. Solemnisation of civil union

5. Designation of ministers of religion and other persons attached to religious denomination or organisation as marriage officers

6. Marriage officer not compelled to solemnise civil union

7. Prohibition of solemnisation of civil union without production of identity document or prescribed affidvit

8. Requirements for solemnisation and registration of civil union

9. Objections to civil union

10. Time and place for and presence of parties and witnesses at solemnisation and registration of civil union

11. Formula for solemnisation of marriage or civil partnership

12. Registration of civil union

13. Legal consequences of civil union

14. Offences and penalties

15. Regulations

16. Short title and commencement