Art. 43 Constitution of the Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel, (2000)
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Art. 43 Constitution of the Republic and Canton of Neuchâtel, (2000) Laws whose entry into force cannot be delayed may be declared urgent by a decision taken by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Grand Council participating in the vote. These laws may be put into effect immediately. Their duration of application must be limited. If a popular vote is requested, the law becomes void one year after it has come into force, unless it has been accepted by the people in the meantime. The voided law cannot be renewed through the emergency procedure.
Art. 43 2000
Laws whose entry into force cannot be delayed may be declared urgent by a decision taken by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Grand Council participating in the vote. These laws may be put into effect immediately. Their duration of application must be limited.
If a popular vote is requested, the law becomes void one year after it has come into force, unless it has been accepted by the people in the meantime. The voided law cannot be renewed through the emergency procedure.