Pluralities Act 1838

XLVBy whom Licences may be granted while a See is vacant, &c.

And be it enacted, That during the Vacany of any See the Power- of granting Licences of Non-residence under this Act, subject to the Regulations herein contained, shall be exercised by the Guardian of the Spiritualities of the Diocese ; or in case the Bishop of any Diocese shall be disabled from exercising in Person the Functions of his Office, such Power shall be exercised by the Person or Persona lawfully empowered to exercise his general Jurisdiction in the Diocese : Provided always, that no Licence granted by any other than the Bishop shall be valid until the Archbishop of the Province shall have signified his Approbation of the Grant of such Licence by signing the same.