s.4Matter of national importance and referendum question
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Section 4Part 0 —

Matter of national importance and referendum question

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The matter of national importance is whether the Islands should continue to move forward with the building of the cruise berthing and enhanced cargo port facility.
The Cabinet shall, in accordance with section 70(2)(b) of the Constitution, settle the wording of the referendum question for determining the matter of national importance under subsection (1) within thirty days of the coming into force of this Law.
In settling the wording of the referendum question the Cabinet shall, as far as possible, ensure that the referendum question is —
clear and simple;
directed at the core matter of national importance under subsection (1);
unambiguous; and
neutral.
Upon settling the wording of the referendum question under subsection (2), the Cabinet shall promptly publish the referendum question —
by regulations in the Gazette;
in at least one newspaper circulating in the Islands; and
on Government websites.
Cabinet shall prescribe the form of the ballot paper to be used for the purpose of the referendum in the regulations made under subsection (4)(a).
The outcome of the referendum shall be binding on the Government and the Legislature if more than fifty per cent of persons registered as electors pursuant to the Elections Law (2017 Revision) vote in the referendum in favour of, or against, the referendum question.

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