Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 [A10-5WY]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 29 March 1891 by S.O. 3797(E) [N11-BNN].

Dates: made 22 August 1890; in force 29 March 1891; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band A.

Synthetic. The words of this Act are generated by the register; its title, number and year are real.

Cite: Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, Act 8 of 1890 [A10-5WY]. Machine: A10-5WY.

Sections (15)

Chapter I. PRELIMINARY

Chapter II. REGISTRAR GENERAL

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement [S14-TQB]

Section 2. Definitions [S14-TRN]

Section 3. Appointment of Registrar General [S14-TSQ]

Section 4. Registration of guardians appointed by the court [S14-TTH]

Section 5. Prohibition of the placement of children for adoption without licence [S14-TVK]

Section 6. Grant of licence [S14-TWX]

Section 7. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S14-TXZ]

Section 8. Powers of Marriage Officer [S14-TYS]

Section 9. Penalty for contravention [S14-TZV]

Section 10. Offences by companies [S14-V04]

Section 11. Appeal [S14-V16]

Section 12. Cognizance of offences [S14-V20]

Section 13. Protection of action taken in good faith [S14-V32]

Section 14. Power to make rules [S14-V4C]

Section 15. Power to remove difficulties [S14-V5E]

Made under

No recital of a power is printed.

Acts on (0)

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Acted on by (4)

Amends: Guardians and Wards Act (Amendment) Act, 1916 [A10-86Y], 14 October 1916. "section 9 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (8 of 1890)".

Commences: Notification S.O. 3797(E), dated 4th March, 1891 [N11-BNN], 29 March 1891. "shall come into force".

Amends: Guardians and Wards Act (Amendment) Act, 1950 [A10-CTK], 5 July 1950. "section 11 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (8 of 1890)".

Amends: Guardians and Wards Act (Amendment) Act, 2000 [A11-6SG], 12 July 2000. "section 9 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (8 of 1890)".

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