¹ The signature list (on forms, sheets of paper or cards) that is used to collect signatures for a popular initiative must contain the following information:¹

the canton and the political commune in which the signatory is eligible to vote;

1. ² the title and text of the initiative, together with the date of its publication in the Federal Gazette;


2. ³

a withdrawal clause within the meaning of Article 73;

1. ⁴ reference to the fact that Any person who falsifies the result of a signature collection for a popular initiative (Art. 282 SCC⁵) or who offers or accepts bribes in connection with a signature collection (Art. 281 SCC) commits an offence;


2. ⁶ the names and addresses of at least seven and no more than 27 authors of the initiative, all of whom must be eligible to vote (the initiative committee).

² Article 60 paragraph 2 also applies to popular initiatives.⁷

¹ Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445). ² Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445). ³ Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 25 Sept. 2009 (Conditional Withdrawal of a Popular Initiative), in force since 1 Feb. 2010 (AS 2010 271; BBl 2009  3591 3609). ⁴ Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445). ⁵ SR 311.0 ⁶ Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445). ⁷ Inserted by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445).