These Regulations set out the procedures for the registration of buildings for marriages of same sex couples, under section 43A of the Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76) (“the Act”), and the appointment of authorised persons who may register such marriages without the presence of a registrar, under section 43B of the Act. The Regulations also set out the procedure for the registration of buildings to be cancelled under section 43C of the Act. Additional requirements may be imposed, in relation to buildings that are shared by more than one religious organisation, by sections 44A-C of the Act and regulations made under those provisions.