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Article 60
 

Signature lists 


1 The signature list (on forms, sheets of paper or cards) used by those requesting a referendum for the purpose of collecting signatures must contain the following information:



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

  2. the title of the enactment with the date of its adoption by the Federal Assembly

  3. reference to the fact that Any person who falsifies the result of a signature list for a referendum (Art. 282 of the Swiss Criminal Code, SCC) or who offers or accepts bribes in connection with a signature list (Art. 281 SCC) commits an offence.


2 Where more than one request for a referendum is submitted for signature, each request shall be the subject of a separate signature list. Signature lists for more than one request for a referendum may appear on the same page provided that it is possible to separate each signature list for the purpose of its submission.