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Article 149
 

Initiation of the referendum for dismissing the President of the Republic of Moldova


(1) The referendum for dismissing the President of the Republic of Moldova may be initiated exclusively by the Parliament.


(2) After adopting the decision regarding the dismissal of the President of the Republic of Moldova under the conditions set in art. 89 par. (1) and (2) of the Constitution, the Parliament shall adopt a decision within 5 days regarding the conduct of the referendum related to the respective issue. !e referendum shall be conducted within the deadline provided in art. 89 par. (3) of the Constitution.


(3) The conduct of the referendum regarding the dismissal of the President of the Republic of Moldova shall be ensured by the Central Electoral Commission.