Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 11 - Preliminary Provisions
Section 1102 - Definitions


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."