Section 190: Declaration instead of oath
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190. Declaration instead of oath
Every person who objects to being sworn and states, as the ground of his
objection, either that he has no religious belief, or that the taking of an oath
is contrary to his religious belief, shall be permitted to make his declaration
instead of taking an oath in all places and for all purposes where an oath is
required by law, which declaration shall be of the same force and effect as if
he had taken the oath.
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Questions this section answers
- Can I make a solemn declaration instead of taking an oath if I have no religious belief?