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9. The binding force of the referendum
 

(1) If the referendum leads to an obligation to adopt a law, the National Assembly must adopt that law in compliance with the outcome of the referendum valid and conclusive within a period of one hundred and eighty days beginning with the date on which the referendum was held.


(2) The outcome of the referendum shall be binding on the National Assembly for a period of three years, beginning with the date on which the referendum was held, or – if the referendum leads to an obligation to adopt a law – beginning with the date on which the law was promulgated.