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Article 13 of the draft law covers the procedure for collection of support signatures for draft laws initiated through popular initiative (Articles 109.6 and 204 of the Constitution). Procedures for collecting support signatures for constitutional amendments initiated by citizens (Articles 202.1 and 202.2 of the Constitution) do not appear to be regulated by Article 13. The Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR recommend that these procedures be spelled out clearly after an open debate with the stakeholders, in a manner that facilitates citizens’ opportunity to support referendum initiatives.