§ Article 175Initiative group for holding a referendum

Initiative group for holding a referendum

1. If the initiative to hold a referendum comes from the voters, an initiative group shall be formed. The list of the initiative group shall include the first
and last name and place of residence of each member of the group. An initiative group shall clearly and specifically formulate the issues proposed for the
referendum.

2. An initiative group shall apply to the CEC with a request to register the issue to be submitted for the referendum by the initiative group. The issue
should be formulated in agreement with the initiative group.

3. The CEC shall register the issue proposed for a referendum and the composition of the initiative group, and publish information about such
registration and the address of the initiative group on its official website.

4. The issue proposed for a referendum shall be included in the papers of voter signatures.

5. A registration certificate shall be issued to the initiative group within a month after applying for registration. Registration may be denied if the
requirements of this Law are not met.

6. An initiative group shall be authorised to appeal a registration denial to the corresponding district (city) court within five days after the decision. The
court shall review the appeal and make a decision within five days, and that can be further appealed according to rules determined by Georgian
legislation.

Organic Law of Georgia No 2093 of 7 March 2014 – website, 14.3.2014