Vermont § 108 - Referendum
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 108 — Referendum, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 108. Referendum
- (a) All Town ordinances, except as specified in section 110 of this charter, may be repealed
by vote of the Town as follows: A petition signed by not less than 15 percent of the
registered voters shall be filed with the Town Clerk requesting a vote on the question
of repealing the ordinance. The Selectboard shall call a special Town Meeting to be
held within 60 days of the date of the filing of the petition, to vote on whether
the ordinance shall be repealed. (b) Within 30 days after passage of an ordinance, 15 percent of the registered voters
shall constitute sufficient signatures for referendum petition, and any other procedures
of section 108(a) of this charter apply.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 108
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 108 cover?
Section 108 ("Referendum") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 108?
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