Time of referendum

(1) A referendum is held not earlier than three months after the adoption of such resolution by the Riigikogu.

(3) A referendum day is determined by the Riigikogu. A referendum day is a Sunday.

(3) A referendum is not initiated or held during a state of emergency or a state of war. A referendum is notheld at a time when less than 90 days remain until the Riigikogu elections. A referendum on a bill to amend the Constitution or on other affairs of the state may be scheduled for a time after the next elections of the Riigikogu. A referendum on another bill is not scheduled for a time after the next elections of the Riigikogu. A referendum may be scheduled for the same day as the Riigikogu elections or municipal council elections.

(4) Referendums are not held on the same day on issues which are mutually exclusive or for the adoption ofActs which are in conflict with each other.

[RT I 2002, 90, 517 – entry into force 10.11.2002]