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Article 74
 

1. The President of Georgia shall be entitled to appoint the referendum on the issues defined under Constitution and the Law by the demand of the Parliament of Georgia, the Government of Georgia and no less than 200 000 electors, within the period of 30 days after reception of demand on its appointment.


2. The referendum shall not be held with the view of adopting or repealing law, in terms of amnesty or pardon, ratification or denunciation of international treaties and agreements, as well as the issues restricting the basic constitutional rights and freedoms of individuals.


3. Issues related to the scheduling and holding referendum shall be determined by the Organic Law.