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Maine Gay Marriage Law to Take Effect Dec. 29

by Caroline Connolly - December 3rd 2012 07:34pm - Read more Local News
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Same-sex couples will soon be able to receive a marriage license in Maine. The state's new gay marriage law will take effect Saturday, December 29.

According to the Secretary of State's Office, the law is implemented 30 days after the governor certifies the elections results, which Gov. LePage signed off on last week.

Voters in Maine, Maryland and Washington approved laws November 6 legalizing same-sex marriage. Gay marriage is already legal in New York, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and the District of Columbia.

EqualityMaine spokesman David Farmer said it's unclear exactly when couples will actually be able to exchange vows in Maine, since December 29 falls on a Saturday and it's unknown if any municipal offices will be open that day to issue marriage licenses.

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By signing same-sex marriage into law, the Bible-loving Washington State Governor is helping to fulfill the predicted "days of Lot" (Luke 17) - days Jesus said would precede and hurry up His return as Judge - and she is thus making the Bible even more believable! After swelling up with pride, Mt. Rainier will be having a blast that Seaddlepated folks can share in lava-land!
Johnny Ward Johnny Ward 12/06/2012 12:34 am

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