# The Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions and Directions) (Wales) Regulations 2001, Regulation 16: Timing of referendum


(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) and regulation 21, a referendum in consequence of a valid petition shall be held not later than—
(a) the end of the period of six months beginning with the petition date; or
(b) the end of the period of two months beginning with the date on which regulations under section 45 (with respect to the referendum) come into force, whichever is the later.
(2) A referendum shall not be held before the end of the period of two months beginning with the date on which proposals and a statement are sent to the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with regulation 17(9).
(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply where the National Assembly for Wales holds a referendum in exercise of the power conferred by regulation 25.
(4) A referendum under this Part may not be held on—
(a) a Saturday or Sunday,
(b) Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in Wales, or
(c) any day appointed as a day of public thanksgiving or mourning.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2001/2292/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-referendums-petitions-and-directions-wales-regulations-2001/regulation-16
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