The following words and phrases when used in this part shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: 
"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth. 
"Marriage." A civil contract by which one man and one woman take each other for husband and wife. 
"Marriage license" or "license." A license to marry issued under this part. 
 (Oct. 16, 1996, P.L.706, No.124, eff. 60 days)
 
1996 Amendment. Act 124 added the def. of "marriage."
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