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Paragraph 42
 

Article 43 of the revised draft law makes it possible to adopt an act contrary to the decision made in a referendum or “change its substance by amendment to the act” only after the expiration of two years from the day of the referendum, and subject to re-holding a referendum on the related issue. The deadline of one year of the previous draft seemed very short. Despite the fact that a deadline of two years is more respectful of the will of the people, it would be suitable to wait until the next legislature, with a new mandate of the citizens for the Assembly. Moreover, this provision should not be interpreted too restrictively and should extend to any substantive changes (even of other acts) affecting the decision taken in a referendum.