Principles of referendum

(1) A referendum is free, general, uniform and direct. Voting shall be secret. Each voter has one vote. The decision of the people shall be reached by a majority of those who participate in the voting.

(2) An Estonian citizen who has attained eighteen years of age by the day of a referendum may participate in the referendum.

(3) A person shall not participate in voting if:

1) he or she is divested of the active legal capacity with regard to the right to vote;
2) he or she has been convicted of a crime by a court and is serving sentence in a penal institution.
[RT I 2006, 30, 231 - entry into force 14.07.2006]