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Article 173
 

Calling of a plebiscite and rules for its conduct


1. A plebiscite is a public opinion poll with the purpose of learning the opinion of the Georgian electorate or part of it, concerning particularly important statei ssues.


2. The Prime Minister of Georgia shall call a plebiscite.


3. The results of a plebiscite shall be recommendatory to state bodies.


4. The rules determined by this Law shall be applied to the conduct of a plebiscite except for provisions under Article 171.