The evidence of age required by this chapter shall consist of one of the following proofs of age, which shall be required in the order herein designated:\n(1) A birth certificate or attested transcript issued by a registrar of vital statistics or other officer charged with the duty of recording births.\n(2) A baptismal record or duly certified transcript thereof showing the date of birth and place of baptism of the child.\n(3) Other documentary proof of age specified by the Commissioner.\nCode 1950, § 40-103; 1970, c. 321.
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