Pennsylvania § 1303 - Waiting period after application.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1303 — Waiting period after application., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1303. Waiting period after application.
(a) General rule.--No marriage license shall be issued prior to the third day following the making of application therefor.
(b) Exceptions.--The court may authorize a license to be issued at any time after the making of the application in the following cases:
(1) In case of emergency or extraordinary circumstances.
(2) If an applicant is a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard or other reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and is called or ordered to active duty with the armed forces of the United States.
(Nov. 23, 2004, P.L.954, No.144, eff. 60 days)
Cross References. Section 1303 is referred to in section 1307 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1303
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1303 cover?
Section 1303 ("Waiting period after application.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 1303?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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