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Article 60
 

1 The signature list (on forms, sheets of paper or cards) used by those requesting a referendum for the purpose of collecting signatures must contain the following information:1


the canton and the political commune in which the signatory is eligible to vote;


the title of the enactment with the date of its adoption by the Federal Assembly;



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reference to the fact that Any person who falsifies the result of a signature list for a referendum (Art. 282 of the Swiss Criminal Code, SCC3) or who offers or accepts bribes in connection with a signature list (Art. 281 SCC) commits an offence.


2 Where more than one request for a referendum is submitted for signature, each request shall be the subject of a separate signature list. Signature lists for more than one request for a referendum may appear on the same page provided that it is possible to separate each signature list for the purpose of its submission.4


1 Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445). 2 Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445). 3 SR 311.0 4 Inserted by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445).