Explanatory note
This note is not part of the order, but is intended to indicate its general effect.
This order comes into force on 23 April 2020. The order declares a referendum on the question “Do you support the proposed Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill?”, which is to be put to electors at the next general election, to be a referendum for the purposes of the Referendums Framework Act 2019 (the Act). The order also specifies the options for which voters may vote in response to that question.
The order has the effect that the referendum will be conducted in accordance with the Act, which sets out the law governing the conduct of referendums held alongside the 2020 general election.
A copy of the draft Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill can be found at—
Issued under the authority of the Legislation Act 2012.
Date of notification in Gazette: 26 March 2020.
This order is administered by the Ministry of Justice.