177D Issue of writ (1) If a Bill is to be submitted to a referendum, the Governor must issue a writ for the referendum. (2) A writ issued under this section must be— (a) in or to the effect of the form in Schedule 3; and (b) directed to the Commission; and (c) returnable to the Governor on a day within 21 days after the day for the taking of votes on the referendum appointed and named in the writ. (3) The day appointed for the taking of votes on the referendum must be— (a) a Saturday; and (b) not sooner than the 33rd day after the day on which the writ is issued. S. 177E inserted by No. 2/2003 s. 20.

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