48 U.S.C. § 731c — Submission of sections 731b to 731e of this title to people of Puerto Rico for referendum; convening of constitutional convention; requisites of constitution

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Sections 731b through 731e must be submitted to Puerto Rico’s qualified voters in an island-wide referendum. If most participating voters approve them, Puerto Rico’s Legislature may call a constitutional convention, and the constitution must establish a republican government and include a bill of rights.

Sections 731b through 731e must be submitted to Puerto Rico’s qualified voters for acceptance or rejection in an island-wide referendum held under Puerto Rico law. If a majority of participating voters approves them, Puerto Rico’s Legislature may call a convention to draft a constitution. The constitution must provide a republican form of government and include a bill of rights.

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Sections 731b to 731e of this title shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Puerto Rico for acceptance or rejection through an island-wide referendum to be held in accordance with the laws of Puerto Rico. Upon the approval of said sections, by a majority of the voters participating in such referendum, the Legislature of Puerto Rico is authorized to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the said island of Puerto Rico. The said constitution shall provide a republican form of government and shall include a bill of rights.

Source credit: (July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 2, 64 Stat. 319.)

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1950Enacted · Act of July 3, 1950, ch. 446 · 64 Stat. 319

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