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This Bill seeks to provide for the holding of such a referendum. Clause 1 provides the short title of the legislation. Clause 2 provides for the interpretation of certain words used in the legislation. Clause 3 provides that a referendum shall be held on the matters specified in clause 4(1) with each elector being entitled to cast one vote. Clause 4 specifies the matters of national importance, and prescribes the referendum questions which are as follows \u2014 \u201cShould the Cayman Islands develop cruise berthing infrastructure?\u201d; \u201cDo you support the introduction of a National Lottery in the Islands?\u201d; and \u201cDo you support the decriminalisation of the consumption and possession of small amounts of cannabis?\u201d. Provision is also made under clause 4 in respect of the ballot paper, the form of which is prescribed in Schedule 1. Clause 5 provides that the persons entitled to vote in the referendum are those who, on the day of the holding of the referendum, would be entitled to vote as electors at an election in an electoral district. Clause 6 deals with the conduct of the referendum and prescribes the functions of the Supervisor, the Deputy Supervisor and various other officials at the referendum. Clause 7 enables the appointment of persons to observe the conduct of the referendum, the verification of the ballot paper accounts and the counting of the votes. Clause 8 sets out the procedure for questioning the number of ballot papers or votes cast in the referendum. Clause 9 and Schedule 2 enable the referendum proceedings to be conducted as if the referendum were an election of members to the Parliament. Clause 10 provides that expenses properly incurred by, and remuneration and travelling allowances payable to, officers under the legislation are to be defrayed out of the general revenue of the Islands. Clause 11 enables the Cabinet to make Regulations relating to the conduct of the referendum. Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Arrangement of Clauses Introduced REFERENDUM (CRUISE BERTHING INFRASTRUCTURE, GAMBLING AND CANNABIS) BILL, 2024 Arrangement of Clauses Clause 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_11\", \"num\": \"11.\", \"text\": \"SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE 2 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Clause 1 Introduced REFERENDUM (CRUISE BERTHING INFRASTRUCTURE, GAMBLING AND CANNABIS) BILL, 2024 A BILL FOR AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE HOLDING OF A REFERENDUM ON THE PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP CRUISE BERTHING INFRASTRUCTURE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE HOLDING OF A REFERENDUM ON PROPOSAL TO LEGALISE GAMBLING IN THE FORM OF A NATIONAL LOTTERY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE HOLDING OF A REFERENDUM ON THE PROPOSAL TO DECRIMINALISE THE CONSUMPTION AND POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF CANNABIS; AND FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONNECTED PURPOSES WHEREAS section 69 of the Constitution of the Cayman Islands provides that a law enacted by the Legislature may provide for the holding of a referendum amongst persons registered as electors in accordance with section 90 of the Constitution, on a matter or matters of national importance, when so resolved by the majority of the elected members of the Parliament; AND WHEREAS a resolution has been adopted by a majority of the elected members of the Parliament, declaring the matters specified in section 4(1) to be matters of national importance: NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS DECLARED that the matters specified in section 4(1) are matters of national importance. ENACTED by the Legislature of the Cayman Islands. Clause 1 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_1\", \"num\": \"1.\", \"text\": \"Short title 1. This Act may be cited as the Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Act, 2024.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_2\", \"num\": \"2.\", \"text\": \"Interpretation 2. (1) In this Act \u2014 \u201cConstitution\u201d means the Constitution set out in Schedule 2 to the Cayman Islands Constitution Orders 2009 to 2020; \u201cElections Act\u201d means the Elections Act (2022 Revision) and the Elections Rules (2022 Revision); \u201cGovernor\u201d means the person for the time being holding the office of Governor of the Islands, and includes any person for the time being lawfully performing the functions of that office under the Constitution of the Cayman Islands; \u201cobserver\u201d means a person appointed in accordance with section 7(1) and includes a scrutineer; \u201cpolling station\u201d means the place appointed by notice for the holding of the referendum in an electoral district; \u201creferendum\u201d means the referendum to be held under this Act; \u201cscrutineer\u201d means a person appointed in accordance with section 7(2); and \u201cvoter\u201d means any person who votes or is entitled to vote at the referendum. (2) For the purposes of this Act, the expressions \u201cDeputy Supervisor\u201d, \u201celection\u201d, \u201celector\u201d, \u201celectoral district\u201d, \u201cpresiding officer\u201d, \u201creturning officer\u201d and \u201cSupervisor\u201d have the same meanings, respectively, as in the Elections Act.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_3\", \"num\": \"3.\", \"text\": \"Holding of referendum 3. (1) A referendum shall be held on the matters specified in section 4(1) with each elector being entitled to cast one vote. (2) The Cabinet shall by notice, published in the Gazette, appoint a day for the holding of the referendum, being a day not earlier than the thirtieth day next following the date on which that notice is first so published.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_4\", \"num\": \"4.\", \"text\": \"Matter of national importance and referendum questions 4. (1) The matters of national importance are as follows \u2014 (a) whether the Islands should develop cruise berthing infrastructure to support the tourism industry; (b) whether a National Lottery should be legalised in the Islands; and (c) whether the consumption and possession of small amounts of cannabis should be decriminalised. Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Clause 5 Introduced (2) For the purpose of determining the matters of national importance specified in subsection (1), the following questions shall be asked in the referendum \u2014 \u201cShould the Cayman Islands develop cruise berthing infrastructure?\u201d; \u201cDo you support the introduction of a National Lottery in the Islands?\u201d; and \u201cDo you support the decriminalisation of the consumption and possession of small amounts of cannabis?\u201d. (3) The ballot paper to be used for the purpose of the referendum shall be in the form set out in Schedule 1.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_5\", \"num\": \"5.\", \"text\": \"Entitlement to vote 5. The persons entitled to vote in the referendum are those who, on the day of the holding of the referendum, would be entitled to vote as electors at an election in an electoral district.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_6\", \"num\": \"6.\", \"text\": \"Conduct of referendum 6. (1) The functions which, in relation to an election, are conferred on the Supervisor or a Deputy Supervisor by the Elections Act shall, in relation to the referendum, be discharged by those officers respectively. (2) The Supervisor, in addition to the functions conferred upon the Supervisor by subsection (1), shall be responsible, together with the returning officers, for conducting the count of votes cast in the referendum and for certifying the total of the ballot papers and the respective answers relating to the referendum. (3) The Governor, by instrument in writing, shall appoint persons as may be necessary \u2014 (a) as returning officers for the purpose of conducting the referendum in an electoral district; and (b) to assist the Supervisor in conducting the count of votes cast in the referendum. (4) Subject to subsection (5), the functions which, in relation to an election, are conferred respectively on returning officers, presiding officers, poll clerks, field officers and logistics officers by any provision of the Elections Act shall, in relation to the referendum, be discharged by those officers respectively. (5) The returning officers shall assist the Supervisor in conducting the count of votes cast in the referendum, and certifying the total of the ballot papers and the respective answers relating to the referendum.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_7\", \"num\": \"7.\", \"text\": \"Observers 7. (1) The Governor may, by instrument in writing, appoint persons to observe the conduct of the referendum, the verification of the ballot paper accounts and the counting of the votes. Clause 8 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced (2) The Premier and the Leader of the Opposition may each, by instrument in writing, appoint in respect of each polling station and each counting station, two persons to observe the conduct of the referendum, the verification of the ballot paper accounts and the counting of the votes.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_8\", \"num\": \"8.\", \"text\": \"Legal challenge 8. (1) A court shall not entertain any proceedings for questioning the number of ballot papers or votes cast in the referendum as certified by the Supervisor based on returns as certified by the returning officers, unless the proceedings are brought in accordance with this section. (2) The proceedings shall be brought by a claim for judicial review, filed in the Grand Court before the end of the permitted period. (3) In subsection (2), the \u201cpermitted period\u201d means the period of six weeks commencing with \u2014 (a) the date on which a certificate as to the matters mentioned in subsection (1) is given by the Supervisor; or (b) if there is more than one such certificate, the date on which the last such certificate is given.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_9\", \"num\": \"9.\", \"text\": \"Application of Elections Act 9. (1) For the purposes of the referendum, the votes of the persons voting shall be cast, and the proceedings shall be conducted, so far as may be as if the referendum were an election of members to the Parliament; and the Elections Act shall for those purposes be construed accordingly, but any reference to a candidate, nomination, agent, election agent, polling agent or counting agent shall be disregarded, unless the context otherwise requires. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the provisions of the Elections Act specified in column 1 of Schedule 2 shall apply in connection with the referendum, subject to the modifications or exceptions specified in relation to those provisions in column 2 of that Schedule. (3) Unless the contrary intention appears, in this Act and in the provisions of the Elections Act applied by this Act \u2014 (a) any reference to an election or poll shall be construed as a reference to the referendum; (b) any reference to an electoral district shall be construed as a reference to the area for which the relevant returning officer acts; (c) any reference to polling day shall be construed as a reference to the day fixed for holding the referendum; and (d) any reference to a ballot paper shall be construed as a reference to the ballot paper to be used for the purpose of the referendum. Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Clause 10 Introduced (4) The Cabinet may by Order amend Schedule 2.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_10\", \"num\": \"10.\", \"text\": \"Expenses of referendum 10. The expenses properly incurred by, and the remuneration and travelling allowances payable to, officers under this Act shall be defrayed out of the general revenue of the Islands. 11. Regulations 11. The Cabinet may make regulations \u2014 (a) to provide for the conduct of the referendum as may appear to the Cabinet to be necessary; and (b) to provide for any other matter, as may appear to the Cabinet to be necessary for the purpose of giving effect to this Act. SCHEDULE 1 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced SCHEDULE 1 (section 4(3)) FORM OF BALLOT PAPER BALLOT PAPER NO. _____________ REFERENDUM____________ Consecutive number given voter in poll book____________________________ (Counterfoil) BALLOT PAPER Polling day_______________________________________________________ No.__________   _____________________________Initial of presiding officer The Referendum Questions are: \u201cShould the Cayman Islands develop cruise berthing infrastructure?\u201d YES NO \u201cDo you support the introduction of a National Lottery in the Islands?\u201d YES NO Do you support the decriminalisation of the consumption and possession of small amounts of cannabis?\u201d. YES NO Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 SCHEDULE 2 Introduced SCHEDULE 2 (section 9(2)) PART 1 APPLICATION AND MODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE ELECTIONS ACT (2022 REVISION) Provision applied and subject matter Modification (Definitions and interpretation) In subsection (1), insert the following definitions in the appropriate alphabetical sequence\u2014 \u201c \u201cobserver\u201d means a person appointed by instrument by the Governor, the Premier or the Leader of the Opposition to observe \u2014 (a) the conduct of the referendum; (b) the verification of the ballot paper accounts; and (c) the counting of votes; and \u201cvoter\u201d means a person who votes or is entitled to vote at the referendum having been so duly qualified as a registered elector pursuant to this Act. (Electors registration cards) Omit. PART III (Registration of Political Parties) Omit. (Issue of writs for holding elections) Omit and substitute \u2014 \u201cIssue of notice appointing polling stations for referendum SCHEDULE 2 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_28\", \"num\": \"28.\", \"text\": \"(1) On the issue of the notice of the appointed day for the holding of the referendum under section 3(2) of the Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Act, 2024, the Supervisor shall by notice published in the Gazette appoint the polling stations for the holding of the referendum in an electoral district. (2) The places appointed for the holding of the referendum in an electoral district shall each be a convenient building or part of a building within, or in the opinion of the Supervisor conveniently near, the boundary of the electoral district concerned, not being a building licensed for the sale of intoxicating liquor.\u201d. (Nominations) Omit and substitute \u2014 \u201cAdditional duties of Supervisor relating to referendum\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_29\", \"num\": \"29.\", \"text\": \"(1) The Supervisor shall \u2014 (a) establish counting stations for counting the votes cast in the referendum; and (b) give notice of the holding of the referendum, specifying in the notice \u2014 (i) the date and time for the holding of the referendum; (ii) the locations of the polling stations in an electoral district; (iii) the location of the counting station; and (iv) the date and time when the number of votes cast in the referendum shall be counted. (2) A notice under subsection (1)(b) shall be published in the Gazette and in at least one newspaper circulating in the Islands.\u201d. (Offences in respect of nomination papers) Omit. Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 SCHEDULE 2 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification (Withdrawal or death of candidate) Omit. (Deposits) Omit. (When deposit forfeited or returned) Omit. (Contested elections, publication of date and place, etc.) Omit. (Polling stations) In subsection (1), omit the words \u201csection 34(2) for the taking of the poll\u201d and substitute the words \u201csection 29(1)(b)(i) for the holding of the referendum\u201d. (Presiding officers) In subsection (1), omit the words \u201cby or on behalf of a candidate in or about the election\u201d and substitute the words \u201cby a political party in, or for the purposes of, the referendum\u201d. (Polling and counting agent) Omit and substitute \u2014 \u201c40. An observer, on being admitted to a polling station, shall take an oath in Form 25A to keep secret the manner in which any of the voters has marked his or her ballot paper in the presence of the observer.\u201d. (Taking of poll and the ballot) Omit subsection (2) and substitute \u2014 \u201c(2) The ballot of each voter shall be a printed paper in the form set out in Schedule 1 to the Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Act, 2024 and each ballot paper shall have \u2014 (a) a serial number printed on the back; and SCHEDULE 2 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification (b) attached to it a counterfoil with the same serial number printed on the face, and there shall be a line of perforations between the ballot paper and the counterfoil.\u201d. Omit subsection (3). (Restriction on voting) Omit. (Proceedings at poll) In subsection (1), omit the words \u201ccandidates, their agents,\u201d and substitute the word \u201cobservers\u201d. In subsection (4), omit the words \u201cagent of a candidate\u201d and substitute the word \u201cobserver\u201d. (Who are to be admitted within polling stations) In subsection (2), omit the words \u201cagents aforesaid\u201d and substitute the word \u201cobservers\u201d. (General mode of taking ballot) In subsection (3), omit the words \u201cwithin the space to the right of the name of the candidate or each candidate for whom\u201d and substitute the words \u201cin the space to the right of the answer for which\u201d. (Questions which may be put to elector) In subsection (1), omit the words \u201ca candidate or that person\u2019s agent\u201d and substitute the words \u201can observer\u201d. (Mode of taking ballot in special cases) Omit subsection (2)(c) and substitute \u2014 \u201c(c) any objections made by an observer.\u201d. (Who may vote) In subsection (2), omit the words \u201c, one of the candidates or an agent of a candidate\u201d and substitute the words \u201cor an observer\u201d. (Who may be present) Omit and substitute \u2014 56. The following persons shall be permitted to remain in the polling station during the time the poll remains open \u2014 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 SCHEDULE 2 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification (a) the presiding officer; (b) the poll clerk; (c) the Supervisor; (d) the Deputy Supervisors; (e) the returning officer of the electoral district; (f) the observers; (g) the constables in uniform on duty; and (h) such field officers, logistics officers, emergency personnel and other persons as may be authorised in writing by the Supervisor.\u201d. (Proceedings at the close of the poll) In subsection (1)(a), insert after the words \u201cseal the ballot boxes\u201d the words \u201cso as to prevent the introduction of additional ballot papers\u201d. Insert after subsection (1) the following subsections \u2014 \u201c(1A) The presiding officer shall endorse on each sealed envelope under subsection (1) the name of the electoral district. (1B) For the purposes of this Act, \u201cenvelope\u201d has the same meaning as \u201cpacket\u201d.\u201d. In subsection (2), omit the words \u201ccandidate or agent\u201d and substitute the word \u201cobservers\u201d. Omit subsection (3). (The count) Omit subsections (1) and (2) and substitute \u2014 \u201c(1) Each returning officer or deputy returning officer, as the case may be, upon receipt of each ballot box, shall place the required seal on each ballot box in the presence of the observers (or, if no observers are present, then in the presence of two electors), and shall then take every precaution for its safekeeping until the count commences. (1A) Upon receipt of a sealed ballot box from a returning officer, the Supervisor shall break the seal in the presence of observers and of any other persons who are lawfully in the counting station at that time and SCHEDULE 2 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification Omit subsections (7) to (13) and substitute \u2014 place all the ballot papers contained in the previously sealed ballot box in the appropriate ballot box which shall be provided. (1B) In the appropriate ballot box specified in subsection (1A) the ballot papers removed from the ballot boxes for the electoral districts in the referendum shall be placed and mixed together then separated into segments for the purpose of being counted. (2) When all the ballot boxes from all the polling stations have been received by the Supervisor and dealt with in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B), and not before, the Supervisor or the returning officer shall, in the presence of any observers present, or, if no observers are present, two electors \u2014 (a) record and count the number of votes (allowing the observers or, in the absence of the observers, the two electors present, full opportunity to see such votes but not the official number on the back of the ballot paper) and a poll clerk and not less than two witnesses shall be supplied with tally sheets upon which they may keep their own scores as each vote is called out by the returning officer; and (b) reject all ballot papers \u2014 (i) which have not been marked; or (ii) upon which there is any writing or mark by which the voter could be identified, but no ballot paper shall be rejected on account of any writing, number or mark placed on the ballot paper by any presiding officer.\u201d. Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 SCHEDULE 2 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification \u201c(7) Where, in the course of counting the votes, the returning officer discovers that the presiding officer has omitted to affix the presiding officer\u2019s initials to any ballot paper as provided by section 47(1), the returning officer shall \u2014 (a) in the presence of the poll clerk and the observers present, affix the returning officer\u2019s initials to the ballot paper; and (b) shall count the ballot paper as if it had been initialled by the presiding officer in the first place, provided that the returning officer is satisfied that the ballot paper is one that has been supplied by the presiding officer, and also that every ballot paper supplied to that presiding officer has been accounted for as provided under section 57(1)(f). (8) Where a vote is marked \u2014 (a) otherwise than in the proper place; (b) otherwise than by way of an X; or (c) by more than one mark, the vote is valid if it clearly appears that it was intended for a particular answer, and that answer shall be awarded the vote accordingly. (9) The returning officer shall keep a record, on the special form printed in the poll book, of every objection made by an observer or a voter present, to any ballot paper found in a ballot box, and shall decide every question arising out of the objection. (10) Every objection under subsection (9) shall be numbered and a corresponding number shall be placed on the back of the ballot paper and initialled by the returning officer. (11) The decision of the returning officer under subsection (9) shall be final, subject to reversal on petition under section 85 questioning the return. (12) Every ballot paper not rejected by the returning officer shall be counted and a list shall be kept of \u2014 (a) the number of votes for the respective answers relating to the referendum; and SCHEDULE 2 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification (b) the number of rejected ballot papers. (13) The returning officer shall put into one packet the rejected ballot papers and put into another packet the remaining used ballot papers, and both packets shall be sealed by the returning officer and may be signed by the observers or witnesses present who desire to sign the packets. (14) Where an observer is not satisfied with the accuracy of the count of any segment of the count, the observer may, on completion of the count of that segment, immediately demand a recount which shall be carried out in the same manner as the original count, but no observer may demand a recount more than once in respect of any segment of the count.\u201d. (Influencing electors to vote for any candidate) Omit the section heading and substitute \u2014 \u201cInfluencing voters in referendum\u201d. In subsection (1), omit the words \u201cany elector to vote for any candidate or to ascertain for what candidate any elector\u201d and substitute the words \u201chow any voter will vote or to ascertain the manner in which any voter\u201d. (Election return) Omit and substitute \u2014 \u201cReferendum return 61. (1) The Supervisor shall keep in safe custody \u2014 (a) the notice appointing a day for the holding of the referendum, with the return showing the answer declared to be mandated in accordance with section 58; (b) a report of the Supervisor\u2019s proceedings showing the number of votes cast for the respective answers relating to the referendum, and making any observation as the Supervisor may think proper as to the state of the referendum papers as received from the presiding officer; (c) information relating to the number of persons to whom, it appears from the counterfoils, ballot papers have been supplied in the electoral district; (d) the reserve supply of undistributed blank ballot papers; Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 SCHEDULE 2 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification (e) the poll book used at each polling station, a packet containing the counterfoils and unused ballot papers, a packet containing the used ballot papers (other than the rejected ballot papers), a packet containing the spoiled ballot papers, a packet containing the rejected ballot papers and a packet containing the official list of voters used at the polling stations, and the written appointments of the observers; and (f) any other documents used for the referendum. (1A) The Supervisor, for the purposes of determining the final threshold provided for in section 4(4) of the Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Act, 2024, shall adjust the official list in accordance with information \u2014 (a) provided under section 19(1); or (b) received by the Supervisor that confirms the duplication of an elector\u2019s name on the official list, before making a declaration under subsection (2). (2) Where the result of the poll has been ascertained, the Supervisor shall forthwith publicly declare that result and shall subsequently by notice published in the Gazette, publish the result.\u201d. (Custody of election documents) In the section heading and in subsections (1)(a), (3) and (5), omit the word \u201celection\u201d wherever it appears and substitute the word \u201creferendum\u201d. Omit subsection (2) and substitute \u2014 \u201c(2) Where proceedings have been brought questioning the number of ballot papers or votes cast in a referendum, the Supervisor shall, on the order of the court, deliver to the court the documents relating to the referendum.\u201d. Omit subsection (4) and substitute \u2014 \u201c(4) The referendum documents in the custody of the Supervisor shall not be inspected or produced except on the order of a Judge of the Grand Court. SCHEDULE 2 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification (4A)  An order under subsection (4) may be made by the Judge where the Judge is satisfied by evidence on oath that the inspection or production of the referendum documents is required for the purpose of instituting or maintaining a prosecution for an offence in relation to a referendum or for the purpose of proceedings which have been brought questioning the number of ballot papers or votes cast in the referendum.\u201d. PART V (Election Expenses) Omit. (Regulation of political broadcasts) Omit subsection (2) and substitute \u2014 \u201c(2) The provisions of this Part, with the necessary changes being made, shall apply in respect of a referendum as they apply to an election.\u201d. PART VII (Publication of Statistical Information) Omit. PART VIII (Election Petitions) Omit. (Loudspeakers, ensigns, banners, advertisements, etc., prohibited on polling day) In subsection (2), omit the words \u201ccandidate, or of the political or other opinions entertained or supposed to be entertained by such candidate\u201d and substitute the words \u201cspecific result at the referendum\u201d. In subsection (3)(a), omit the words \u201cparticular candidate or group of candidates\u201d and substitute the words \u201cspecific result at the referendum\u201d. In subsection (3)(b), omit the words \u201ccandidate or group of candidates\u201d and substitute the words \u201cperson, group or political party\u201d. Omit subsection (4). Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 SCHEDULE 2 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification (Definition of bribery) In subsection (1)(c) and (d), omit the words \u201cthe return of any person as an elected member of the Parliament, or the vote of any elector at any election\u201d and substitute the words \u201ca specific result at the referendum\u201d. Omit subsection (3)(a) and (c). (Illegal practices and penalties) Omit subsection (1)(b). In subsection (1)(c), omit the words \u201ccalled for the purpose of promoting the election of a candidate as a member to serve in the Parliament\u201d and substitute the words \u201ccalled in relation to the referendum\u201d. Omit subsection (1)(d) and substitute \u2014 \u201c(d) acting in a personal capacity or in the capacity of a director of any corporate body or association, before or during the referendum for the purpose of affecting the results of the referendum, makes or publishes any false statement of fact in relation to the referendum,\u201d. Form in Schedule 2 (Poll Book) Omit the words \u201cObjections, if any, made on behalf of any candidate\u201d and substitute the words \u201cObjections, if any, made by an observer\u201d. Form in Schedule 2 (Oath of presiding officer) Omit and substitute \u2014 \u201cFORM 21 (section 36(3)) OATH OF PRESIDING OFFICER I, ___________________________________ the undersigned, appointed presiding officer for the polling station at_______________________ in the _________________ electoral district swear that I will act faithfully in my said capacity of presiding officer, according to law, without partiality, fear, favour or affection, and that I will keep secret the manner in which any voter in the above- SCHEDULE 2 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification mentioned polling station mark his or her ballot paper in my presence at this referendum. SO HELP ME GOD. _________________________ Presiding Officer Sworn before me at _____________ this _____day of ____________, 20__.\u201d. Form in Schedule 2 (Oath of poll clerk) Omit and substitute \u2014 \u201cFORM 23 (section 37(2)(b)) OATH OF POLL CLERK I, ___________________________________ the undersigned, appointed poll clerk for the polling station at_______________________ in the __________________________ electoral district swear that I will act faithfully in my said capacity of poll clerk and also in that of presiding officer if required to act as such, according to law, without partiality, fear, favour or affection and that I will keep secret the manner in which any voter in the above-mentioned polling station marks his or her ballot paper in my presence at this referendum. SO HELP ME GOD. ___________________ Poll Clerk Sworn before me at _____________ this _____day of ____________, 20__.\u201d. Form 24 in Schedule 2 Omit and substitute \u2014 \u201cFORM 24 (section 39(2)(e)) Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 SCHEDULE 2 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification (Direction for the guidance of electors) DIRECTION FOR THE GUIDANCE OF VOTERS 1. A voter must not vote at more than one polling station. 2. A voter may vote for one answer only in respect of each question. If the voter votes for more than one answer the ballot paper is void and none of the votes will be counted. 3. A voter votes for an answer by placing an X to the right of the answer. YES NO 4. If a voter marks the ballot paper in any way that will identify the voter the ballot paper will be rejected. 5. After voting, a voter must fold the ballot paper along the line shown on the ballot paper and hand the folded ballot paper to the presiding officer. 6. The presiding officer will, in the full view of those present including the voter, remove the counterfoil from the ballot paper and return the ballot paper to the voter who will deposit the ballot paper in the ballot box; except that where the voter is unable from physical or other disability to deposit the ballot paper in the ballot box, the presiding officer will, on the voter's behalf, deposit the ballot paper in the ballot box. 7. If a voter inadvertently spoils a ballot paper the voter can obtain another one by returning the spoilt one to the presiding officer. 8. A person given a ballot paper must not leave the polling station with the ballot paper. 9. After voting, a voter must leave the polling station.\u201d. Form 25A in Schedule 2 (Oath of agent of a candidate) Omit and substitute \u2014 \u201cFORM 25A (section 40) OATH OF OBSERVER I _____________________________ the undersigned, observer in the referendum held on this day in the ___________________________ SCHEDULE 2 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced Provision applied and subject matter Modification electoral district do swear that I will keep secret the manner in which any voter at this polling station marks his or her ballot paper in my presence at this referendum. SO HELP ME GOD. ________________________ Signature Sworn before me at _______________________ this ____ day of _____________, 20__.\u201d Form 30 in Schedule 2 (Oath that the elector is the person intended to be referred to in the official list of electors) Omit and substitute \u2014 \u201cFORM 30 (section 55(1)) OATH THAT THE VOTER IS THE PERSON INTENDED TO BE REFERRED TO IN THE OFFICIAL LIST OF VOTERS You swear that you are qualified to vote at this referendum and you are not disqualified from so voting and that you verily believe that you are the person intended to be referred to by the entry in the official List of Voters used at the polling station, of the name ___________________________ whose occupation is given as ________________________________ and whose street address is given as ____________________________________ SO HELP YOU GOD\u201d. Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 SCHEDULE 2 Introduced PART 2 APPLICATION AND MODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE ELECTIONS RULES (2022 REVISION) Rule applied and subject matter Modification rule 3 (Application to be treated as absent elector) In the proviso to paragraph (1) omit the words \u201c, not being a candidate for election or the agent of such a candidate\u201d. Omit paragraph (6). rule 8 (Form of declaration of identity) Omit paragraphs (2) and (3). rule 9 (Persons entitled to be present at the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers) Omit and substitute \u2014 \u201c9. No person other than \u2014 (a) the Supervisor; (b) the Deputy Supervisors; (c) a returning officer; (d) a deputy returning officer; (e) a returning officer\u2019s clerk; and (f) the observers, may be present at the proceedings on the issue or receipt of postal ballot papers.\u201d. rule 11 (Notice of issue of postal ballot papers) Omit. SCHEDULE 2 Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Bill, 2024 Introduced Rule applied and subject matter Modification rule 25 (Ballot paper for by-election) Omit. Passed by the Parliament the day of , 2024. 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TO PROVIDE\nFOR THE HOLDING OF A REFERENDUM ON PROPOSAL TO LEGALISE GAMBLING\nIN THE FORM OF A NATIONAL LOTTERY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE HOLDING OF A\nREFERENDUM ON THE PROPOSAL TO DECRIMINALISE THE CONSUMPTION AND\nPOSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF CANNABIS; AND FOR INCIDENTAL AND\nCONNECTED PURPOSES\u2000\u2000\n\nPage 2\nIntroduced\nc\n\nPUBLISHING DETAILS\nSponsoring Ministry\/Portfolio: Ministry of Tourism and Ports\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nObjects and Reasons\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 3\n\nMemorandum of\nOBJECTS AND REASONS\nSection 69 of the Constitution of the Cayman Islands provides that a law enacted by the\nLegislature may provide for the holding of a referendum among persons registered as\nelectors in accordance with section 90 of the Constitution, on a matter or matters of national\nimportance, when so resolved by the majority of the elected members of the Parliament.\nThis Bill seeks to provide for the holding of such a referendum.\nClause 1 provides the short title of the legislation.\nClause 2 provides for the interpretation of certain words used in the legislation.\nClause 3 provides that a referendum shall be held on the matters specified in clause 4(1)\nwith each elector being entitled to cast one vote.\nClause 4 specifies the matters of national importance, and prescribes the referendum\nquestions which are as follows \u2014\n\u201cShould the Cayman Islands develop cruise berthing infrastructure?\u201d;\n\u201cDo you support the introduction of a National Lottery in the Islands?\u201d; and\n\u201cDo you support the decriminalisation of the consumption and possession of small amounts\nof cannabis?\u201d.\nProvision is also made under clause 4 in respect of the ballot paper, the form of which is\nprescribed in Schedule 1.\nClause 5 provides that the persons entitled to vote in the referendum are those who, on the\nday of the holding of the referendum, would be entitled to vote as electors at an election in\nan electoral district.\nClause 6 deals with the conduct of the referendum and prescribes the functions of the\nSupervisor, the Deputy Supervisor and various other officials at the referendum.\nClause 7 enables the appointment of persons to observe the conduct of the referendum, the\nverification of the ballot paper accounts and the counting of the votes.\nClause 8 sets out the procedure for questioning the number of ballot papers or votes cast in\nthe referendum.\nClause 9 and Schedule 2 enable the referendum proceedings to be conducted as if the\nreferendum were an election of members to the Parliament.\nClause 10 provides that expenses properly incurred by, and remuneration and travelling\nallowances payable to, officers under the legislation are to be defrayed out of the general\nrevenue of the Islands.\nClause 11 enables the Cabinet to make Regulations relating to the conduct of the\nreferendum.\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nArrangement of Clauses\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 5\n\nCAYMAN ISLANDS\n\nREFERENDUM (CRUISE BERTHING\nINFRASTRUCTURE, GAMBLING AND\nCANNABIS) BILL, 2024\n\nArrangement of Clauses\nClause\nPage\n1.\nShort title ...................................................................................................................................8\n2.\nInterpretation .............................................................................................................................8\n3.\nHolding of referendum ...............................................................................................................8\n4.\nMatter of national importance and referendum questions ...........................................................8\n5.\nEntitlement to vote .....................................................................................................................9\n6.\nConduct of referendum ..............................................................................................................9\n7.\nObservers ..................................................................................................................................9\n8.\nLegal challenge ....................................................................................................................... 10\n9.\nApplication of Elections Act ...................................................................................................... 10\n10.\nExpenses of referendum .......................................................................................................... 11\n11.\nRegulations ............................................................................................................................. 11\nSCHEDULE 1\n12\n(section 4(3)) ..................................................................................................................................... 12\nSCHEDULE 2\n13\n(section 9(2)) ..................................................................................................................................... 13\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nClause 1\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 7\n\nCAYMAN ISLANDS\n\nREFERENDUM (CRUISE BERTHING\nINFRASTRUCTURE, GAMBLING AND\nCANNABIS) BILL, 2024\nA BILL FOR AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE HOLDING OF A REFERENDUM ON THE\nPROPOSAL TO DEVELOP CRUISE BERTHING INFRASTRUCTURE; TO PROVIDE\nFOR THE HOLDING OF A REFERENDUM ON PROPOSAL TO LEGALISE GAMBLING\nIN THE FORM OF A NATIONAL LOTTERY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE HOLDING OF A\nREFERENDUM ON THE PROPOSAL TO DECRIMINALISE THE CONSUMPTION AND\nPOSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF CANNABIS; AND FOR INCIDENTAL AND\nCONNECTED PURPOSES\u2000\u2000\nWHEREAS section 69 of the Constitution of the Cayman Islands provides that a law\nenacted by the Legislature may provide for the holding of a referendum amongst persons\nregistered as electors in accordance with section 90 of the Constitution, on a matter or\nmatters of national importance, when so resolved by the majority of the elected members\nof the Parliament;\nAND WHEREAS a resolution has been adopted by a majority of the elected members of\nthe Parliament, declaring the matters specified in section 4(1) to be matters of national\nimportance:\nNOW, THEREFORE, IT IS DECLARED that the matters specified in section 4(1) are\nmatters of national importance.\nENACTED by the Legislature of the Cayman Islands.\n\nClause 1\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 8\nIntroduced\nc\n\n1.\nShort title\n1.\nThis Act may be cited as the Referendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling\nand Cannabis) Act, 2024.\n2.\nInterpretation\n2.\n(1) In this Act \u2014\n\u201cConstitution\u201d means the Constitution set out in Schedule 2 to the Cayman\nIslands Constitution Orders 2009 to 2020;\n\u201cElections Act\u201d means the Elections Act (2022 Revision) and the Elections\nRules (2022 Revision);\n\u201cGovernor\u201d means the person for the time being holding the office of Governor\nof the Islands, and includes any person for the time being lawfully performing\nthe functions of that office under the Constitution of the Cayman Islands;\n\u201cobserver\u201d means a person appointed in accordance with section 7(1) and\nincludes a scrutineer;\n\u201cpolling station\u201d means the place appointed by notice for the holding of the\nreferendum in an electoral district;\n\u201creferendum\u201d means the referendum to be held under this Act;\n\u201cscrutineer\u201d means a person appointed in accordance with section 7(2); and\n\u201cvoter\u201d means any person who votes or is entitled to vote at the referendum.\n(2) For the purposes of this Act, the expressions \u201cDeputy Supervisor\u201d, \u201celection\u201d,\n\u201celector\u201d, \u201celectoral district\u201d, \u201cpresiding officer\u201d, \u201creturning officer\u201d and\n\u201cSupervisor\u201d have the same meanings, respectively, as in the Elections Act.\n3.\nHolding of referendum\n3.\n(1) A referendum shall be held on the matters specified in section 4(1) with each\nelector being entitled to cast one vote.\n(2) The Cabinet shall by notice, published in the Gazette, appoint a day for the\nholding of the referendum, being a day not earlier than the thirtieth day next\nfollowing the date on which that notice is first so published.\n4.\nMatter of national importance and referendum questions\n4.\n(1) The matters of national importance are as follows \u2014\n(a)\nwhether the Islands should develop cruise berthing infrastructure to\nsupport the tourism industry;\n(b) whether a National Lottery should be legalised in the Islands; and\n(c)\nwhether the consumption and possession of small amounts of cannabis\nshould be decriminalised.\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nClause 5\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 9\n\n(2) For the purpose of determining the matters of national importance specified in\nsubsection (1), the following questions shall be asked in the referendum \u2014\n\u201cShould the Cayman Islands develop cruise berthing infrastructure?\u201d;\n\u201cDo you support the introduction of a National Lottery in the Islands?\u201d; and\n\u201cDo you support the decriminalisation of the consumption and possession of\nsmall amounts of cannabis?\u201d.\n(3) The ballot paper to be used for the purpose of the referendum shall be in the\nform set out in Schedule 1.\n5.\nEntitlement to vote\n5.\nThe persons entitled to vote in the referendum are those who, on the day of the holding\nof the referendum, would be entitled to vote as electors at an election in an electoral\ndistrict.\n6.\nConduct of referendum\n6.\n(1) The functions which, in relation to an election, are conferred on the Supervisor\nor a Deputy Supervisor by the Elections Act shall, in relation to the referendum,\nbe discharged by those officers respectively.\n(2) The Supervisor, in addition to the functions conferred upon the Supervisor by\nsubsection (1), shall be responsible, together with the returning officers, for\nconducting the count of votes cast in the referendum and for certifying the total\nof the ballot papers and the respective answers relating to the referendum.\n(3) The Governor, by instrument in writing, shall appoint persons as may be\nnecessary \u2014\n(a)\nas returning officers for the purpose of conducting the referendum in an\nelectoral district; and\n(b) to assist the Supervisor in conducting the count of votes cast in the\nreferendum.\n(4) Subject to subsection (5), the functions which, in relation to an election, are\nconferred respectively on returning officers, presiding officers, poll clerks, field\nofficers and logistics officers by any provision of the Elections Act shall, in\nrelation to the referendum, be discharged by those officers respectively.\n(5) The returning officers shall assist the Supervisor in conducting the count of\nvotes cast in the referendum, and certifying the total of the ballot papers and the\nrespective answers relating to the referendum.\n7.\nObservers\n7.\n(1) The Governor may, by instrument in writing, appoint persons to observe the\nconduct of the referendum, the verification of the ballot paper accounts and the\ncounting of the votes.\n\nClause 8\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 10\nIntroduced\nc\n\n(2) The Premier and the Leader of the Opposition may each, by instrument in\nwriting, appoint in respect of each polling station and each counting station, two\npersons to observe the conduct of the referendum, the verification of the ballot\npaper accounts and the counting of the votes.\n8.\nLegal challenge\n8.\n(1) A court shall not entertain any proceedings for questioning the number of ballot\npapers or votes cast in the referendum as certified by the Supervisor based on\nreturns as certified by the returning officers, unless the proceedings are brought\nin accordance with this section.\n(2) The proceedings shall be brought by a claim for judicial review, filed in the\nGrand Court before the end of the permitted period.\n(3) In subsection (2), the \u201cpermitted period\u201d means the period of six weeks\ncommencing with \u2014\n(a)\nthe date on which a certificate as to the matters mentioned in subsection\n(1) is given by the Supervisor; or\n(b) if there is more than one such certificate, the date on which the last such\ncertificate is given.\n9.\nApplication of Elections Act\n9.\n(1) For the purposes of the referendum, the votes of the persons voting shall be cast,\nand the proceedings shall be conducted, so far as may be as if the referendum\nwere an election of members to the Parliament; and the Elections Act shall for\nthose purposes be construed accordingly, but any reference to a candidate,\nnomination, agent, election agent, polling agent or counting agent shall be\ndisregarded, unless the context otherwise requires.\n(2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the provisions of the Elections Act specified\nin column 1 of Schedule 2 shall apply in connection with the referendum, subject\nto the modifications or exceptions specified in relation to those provisions in\ncolumn 2 of that Schedule.\n(3) Unless the contrary intention appears, in this Act and in the provisions of the\nElections Act applied by this Act \u2014\n(a)\nany reference to an election or poll shall be construed as a reference to the\nreferendum;\n(b) any reference to an electoral district shall be construed as a reference to\nthe area for which the relevant returning officer acts;\n(c)\nany reference to polling day shall be construed as a reference to the day\nfixed for holding the referendum; and\n(d) any reference to a ballot paper shall be construed as a reference to the ballot\npaper to be used for the purpose of the referendum.\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nClause 10\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 11\n\n(4) The Cabinet may by Order amend Schedule 2.\n10.\nExpenses of referendum\n10. The expenses properly incurred by, and the remuneration and travelling allowances\npayable to, officers under this Act shall be defrayed out of the general revenue of the\nIslands.\n11.\nRegulations\n11. The Cabinet may make regulations \u2014\n(a)\nto provide for the conduct of the referendum as may appear to the Cabinet\nto be necessary; and\n(b) to provide for any other matter, as may appear to the Cabinet to be\nnecessary for the purpose of giving effect to this Act.\n\nSCHEDULE 1\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 12\nIntroduced\nc\n\n SCHEDULE 1\n(section 4(3))\nFORM OF BALLOT PAPER\nBALLOT PAPER\nNO. _____________\n\nREFERENDUM____________\n\nConsecutive number given voter in poll book____________________________\n\n(Counterfoil)\n\nBALLOT PAPER\n\nPolling day_______________________________________________________\nNo.__________   _____________________________Initial of presiding officer\n\nThe Referendum Questions are:\n\u201cShould the Cayman Islands develop cruise berthing infrastructure?\u201d\nYES\nNO\n \u201cDo you support the introduction of a National Lottery in the Islands?\u201d\nYES\nNO\nDo you support the decriminalisation of the consumption and possession of\nsmall amounts of cannabis?\u201d.\nYES\nNO\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nSCHEDULE 2\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 13\n\n SCHEDULE 2\n(section 9(2))\nPART 1\nAPPLICATION AND MODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE\nELECTIONS ACT (2022 REVISION)\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\nsection 2\n(Definitions and\ninterpretation)\nIn subsection (1), insert the following definitions in the appropriate\nalphabetical sequence\u2014\n\u201c \u201cobserver\u201d means a person appointed by instrument by the\nGovernor, the Premier or the Leader of the Opposition to\nobserve \u2014\n(a)\nthe conduct of the referendum;\n(b) the verification of the ballot paper accounts; and\n(c)\nthe counting of votes; and\n\u201cvoter\u201d means a person who votes or is entitled to vote at the\nreferendum having been so duly qualified as a registered\nelector pursuant to this Act.\n\nsection 20\n(Electors\nregistration\ncards)\nOmit.\nPART III\n(Registration of\nPolitical\nParties)\nOmit.\nsection 28\n(Issue of writs\nfor holding\nelections)\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n\u201cIssue of notice appointing polling stations for referendum\n\nSCHEDULE 2\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 14\nIntroduced\nc\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\n28. (1) On the issue of the notice of the appointed day for the\nholding of the referendum under section 3(2) of the\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and\nCannabis) Act, 2024, the Supervisor shall by notice\npublished in the Gazette appoint the polling stations for the\nholding of the referendum in an electoral district.\n(2) The places appointed for the holding of the referendum in an\nelectoral district shall each be a convenient building or part\nof a building within, or in the opinion of the Supervisor\nconveniently near, the boundary of the electoral district\nconcerned, not being a building licensed for the sale of\nintoxicating liquor.\u201d.\nsection 29\n(Nominations)\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n\u201cAdditional duties of Supervisor relating to referendum\n29. (1) The Supervisor shall \u2014\n(a)\nestablish counting stations for counting the votes cast\nin the referendum; and\n(b) give notice of the holding of the referendum,\nspecifying in the notice \u2014\n(i)\nthe date and time for the holding of the\nreferendum;\n(ii) the locations of the polling stations in an electoral\ndistrict;\n(iii) the location of the counting station; and\n(iv) the date and time when the number of votes cast\nin the referendum shall be counted.\n(2) A notice under subsection (1)(b) shall be published in the\nGazette and in at least one newspaper circulating in the\nIslands.\u201d.\nsection 30\n(Offences in\nrespect of\nnomination\npapers)\nOmit.\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nSCHEDULE 2\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 15\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\nsection 31\n(Withdrawal or\ndeath of\ncandidate)\nOmit.\nsection 32\n(Deposits)\nOmit.\nsection 33\n(When deposit\nforfeited or\nreturned)\nOmit.\nsection 34\n(Contested\nelections,\npublication of\ndate and place,\netc.)\nOmit.\nsection 35\n(Polling\nstations)\nIn subsection (1), omit the words \u201csection 34(2) for the taking of the\npoll\u201d and substitute the words \u201csection 29(1)(b)(i) for the holding of\nthe referendum\u201d.\nsection 36\n(Presiding\nofficers)\nIn subsection (1), omit the words \u201cby or on behalf of a candidate in or\nabout the election\u201d and substitute the words \u201cby a political party in, or\nfor the purposes of, the referendum\u201d.\nsection 40\n(Polling and\ncounting agent)\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n\u201c40. An observer, on being admitted to a polling station, shall take an\noath in Form 25A to keep secret the manner in which any of the\nvoters has marked his or her ballot paper in the presence of the\nobserver.\u201d.\nsection 41\n(Taking of poll\nand the ballot)\nOmit subsection (2) and substitute \u2014\n\u201c(2) The ballot of each voter shall be a printed paper in the form\nset out in Schedule 1 to the Referendum (Cruise Berthing\nInfrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis) Act, 2024 and each\nballot paper shall have \u2014\n(a)\na serial number printed on the back; and\n\nSCHEDULE 2\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 16\nIntroduced\nc\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\n(b) attached to it a counterfoil with the same serial number\nprinted on the face,\nand there shall be a line of perforations between the ballot\npaper and the counterfoil.\u201d.\nOmit subsection (3).\nsection 44\n(Restriction on\nvoting)\nOmit.\nsection 45\n(Proceedings at\npoll)\nIn subsection (1), omit the words \u201ccandidates, their agents,\u201d and\nsubstitute the word \u201cobservers\u201d.\nIn subsection (4), omit the words \u201cagent of a candidate\u201d and substitute\nthe word \u201cobserver\u201d.\nsection 46\n(Who are to be\nadmitted within\npolling stations)\nIn subsection (2), omit the words \u201cagents aforesaid\u201d and substitute the\nword \u201cobservers\u201d.\nsection 47\n(General mode\nof taking ballot)\nIn subsection (3), omit the words \u201cwithin the space to the right of the\nname of the candidate or each candidate for whom\u201d and substitute the\nwords \u201cin the space to the right of the answer for which\u201d.\nsection 48\n(Questions\nwhich may be\nput to elector)\nIn subsection (1), omit the words \u201ca candidate or that person\u2019s agent\u201d\nand substitute the words \u201can observer\u201d.\nsection 49\n(Mode of taking\nballot in special\ncases)\nOmit subsection (2)(c) and substitute \u2014\n\u201c(c) any objections made by an observer.\u201d.\nsection 55\n(Who may vote)\nIn subsection (2), omit the words \u201c, one of the candidates or an agent\nof a candidate\u201d and substitute the words \u201cor an observer\u201d.\nsection 56\n(Who may be\npresent)\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n56. The following persons shall be permitted to remain in the polling\nstation during the time the poll remains open \u2014\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nSCHEDULE 2\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 17\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\n(a)\nthe presiding officer;\n(b) the poll clerk;\n(c)\nthe Supervisor;\n(d) the Deputy Supervisors;\n(e)\nthe returning officer of the electoral district;\n(f)\nthe observers;\n(g) the constables in uniform on duty; and\n(h) such field officers, logistics officers, emergency\npersonnel and other persons as may be authorised in\nwriting by the Supervisor.\u201d.\nsection 57\n(Proceedings at\nthe close of the\npoll)\nIn subsection (1)(a), insert after the words \u201cseal the ballot boxes\u201d the\nwords \u201cso as to prevent the introduction of additional ballot papers\u201d.\n\nInsert after subsection (1) the following subsections \u2014\n\u201c(1A) The presiding officer shall endorse on each sealed envelope\nunder subsection (1) the name of the electoral district.\n(1B) For the purposes of this Act, \u201cenvelope\u201d has the same\nmeaning as \u201cpacket\u201d.\u201d.\nIn subsection (2), omit the words \u201ccandidate or agent\u201d and substitute\nthe word \u201cobservers\u201d.\n\nOmit subsection (3).\nsection 58\n(The count)\nOmit subsections (1) and (2) and substitute \u2014\n\u201c(1) Each returning officer or deputy returning officer, as\nthe case may be, upon receipt of each ballot box, shall\nplace the required seal on each ballot box in the\npresence of the observers (or, if no observers are\npresent, then in the presence of two electors), and shall\nthen take every precaution for its safekeeping until the\ncount commences.\n(1A) Upon receipt of a sealed ballot box from a returning\nofficer, the Supervisor shall break the seal in the\npresence of observers and of any other persons who\nare lawfully in the counting station at that time and\n\nSCHEDULE 2\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 18\nIntroduced\nc\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\nOmit subsections (7) to (13) and substitute \u2014\nplace all the ballot papers contained in the previously\nsealed ballot box in the appropriate ballot box which\nshall be provided.\n(1B) In the appropriate ballot box specified in subsection\n(1A) the ballot papers removed from the ballot boxes\nfor the electoral districts in the referendum shall be\nplaced and mixed together then separated into\nsegments for the purpose of being counted.\n(2) When all the ballot boxes from all the polling stations\nhave been received by the Supervisor and dealt with\nin accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B), and not\nbefore, the Supervisor or the returning officer shall, in\nthe presence of any observers present, or, if no\nobservers are present, two electors \u2014\n(a)\nrecord and count the number of votes\n(allowing the observers or, in the\nabsence of the observers, the two\nelectors present, full opportunity to see\nsuch votes but not the official number on\nthe back of the ballot paper) and a poll\nclerk and not less than two witnesses\nshall be supplied with tally sheets upon\nwhich they may keep their own scores as\neach vote is called out by the returning\nofficer; and\n(b) reject all ballot papers \u2014\n(i)\nwhich have not been marked; or\n(ii) upon which there is any writing or\nmark by which the voter could be\nidentified, but no ballot paper shall\nbe rejected on account of any\nwriting, number or mark placed on\nthe ballot paper by any presiding\nofficer.\u201d.\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nSCHEDULE 2\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 19\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\n\u201c(7) Where, in the course of counting the votes, the returning\nofficer discovers that the presiding officer has omitted to\naffix the presiding officer\u2019s initials to any ballot paper as\nprovided by section 47(1), the returning officer shall \u2014\n(a)\nin the presence of the poll clerk and the observers\npresent, affix the returning officer\u2019s initials to the\nballot paper; and\n(b) shall count the ballot paper as if it had been initialled\nby the presiding officer in the first place, provided that\nthe returning officer is satisfied that the ballot paper is\none that has been supplied by the presiding officer, and\nalso that every ballot paper supplied to that presiding\nofficer has been accounted for as provided under\nsection 57(1)(f).\n(8) Where a vote is marked \u2014\n(a)\notherwise than in the proper place;\n(b) otherwise than by way of an X; or\n(c)\nby more than one mark,\nthe vote is valid if it clearly appears that it was intended for\na particular answer, and that answer shall be awarded the\nvote accordingly.\n(9) The returning officer shall keep a record, on the special form\nprinted in the poll book, of every objection made by an\nobserver or a voter present, to any ballot paper found in a\nballot box, and shall decide every question arising out of the\nobjection.\n(10) Every objection under subsection (9) shall be numbered and\na corresponding number shall be placed on the back of the\nballot paper and initialled by the returning officer.\n(11) The decision of the returning officer under subsection (9)\nshall be final, subject to reversal on petition under section 85\nquestioning the return.\n(12) Every ballot paper not rejected by the returning officer shall\nbe counted and a list shall be kept of \u2014\n(a)\nthe number of votes for the respective answers relating\nto the referendum; and\n\nSCHEDULE 2\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 20\nIntroduced\nc\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\n(b) the number of rejected ballot papers.\n(13) The returning officer shall put into one packet the rejected\nballot papers and put into another packet the remaining used\nballot papers, and both packets shall be sealed by the\nreturning officer and may be signed by the observers or\nwitnesses present who desire to sign the packets.\n(14) Where an observer is not satisfied with the accuracy of the\ncount of any segment of the count, the observer may, on\ncompletion of the count of that segment, immediately\ndemand a recount which shall be carried out in the same\nmanner as the original count, but no observer may demand\na recount more than once in respect of any segment of the\ncount.\u201d.\nsection 60\n(Influencing\nelectors to vote\nfor any\ncandidate)\nOmit the section heading and substitute \u2014\n\u201cInfluencing voters in referendum\u201d.\nIn subsection (1), omit the words \u201cany elector to vote for any candidate\nor to ascertain for what candidate any elector\u201d and substitute the words\n\u201chow any voter will vote or to ascertain the manner in which any voter\u201d.\nsection 61\n(Election\nreturn)\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n\u201cReferendum return\n61. (1) The Supervisor shall keep in safe custody \u2014\n(a)\nthe notice appointing a day for the holding of the\nreferendum, with the return showing the answer\ndeclared to be mandated in accordance with section 58;\n(b) a report of the Supervisor\u2019s proceedings showing the\nnumber of votes cast for the respective answers\nrelating to the referendum, and making any\nobservation as the Supervisor may think proper as to\nthe state of the referendum papers as received from the\npresiding officer;\n(c)\ninformation relating to the number of persons to whom,\nit appears from the counterfoils, ballot papers have\nbeen supplied in the electoral district;\n(d) the reserve supply of undistributed blank ballot papers;\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nSCHEDULE 2\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 21\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\n(e)\nthe poll book used at each polling station, a packet\ncontaining the counterfoils and unused ballot papers, a\npacket containing the used ballot papers (other than the\nrejected ballot papers), a packet containing the spoiled\nballot papers, a packet containing the rejected ballot\npapers and a packet containing the official list of voters\nused at the polling stations, and the written\nappointments of the observers; and\n(f)\nany other documents used for the referendum.\n(1A) The Supervisor, for the purposes of determining the final\nthreshold provided for in section 4(4) of the Referendum\n(Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nAct, 2024, shall adjust the official list in accordance with\ninformation \u2014\n(a)\nprovided under section 19(1); or\n(b) received by the Supervisor that confirms the\nduplication of an elector\u2019s name on the official list,\nbefore making a declaration under subsection (2).\n(2) Where the result of the poll has been ascertained, the\nSupervisor shall forthwith publicly declare that result and\nshall subsequently by notice published in the Gazette,\npublish the result.\u201d.\nsection 62\n(Custody of\nelection\ndocuments)\nIn the section heading and in subsections (1)(a), (3) and (5), omit the\nword \u201celection\u201d wherever it appears and substitute the word\n\u201creferendum\u201d.\nOmit subsection (2) and substitute \u2014\n\u201c(2) Where proceedings have been brought questioning the\nnumber of ballot papers or votes cast in a referendum, the\nSupervisor shall, on the order of the court, deliver to the\ncourt the documents relating to the referendum.\u201d.\nOmit subsection (4) and substitute \u2014\n\u201c(4) The referendum documents in the custody of the Supervisor\nshall not be inspected or produced except on the order of a\nJudge of the Grand Court.\n\nSCHEDULE 2\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 22\nIntroduced\nc\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\n(4A)  An order under subsection (4) may be made by the Judge\nwhere the Judge is satisfied by evidence on oath that the\ninspection or production of the referendum documents is\nrequired for the purpose of instituting or maintaining a\nprosecution for an offence in relation to a referendum or for\nthe purpose of proceedings which have been brought\nquestioning the number of ballot papers or votes cast in the\nreferendum.\u201d.\nPART V\n(Election\nExpenses)\nOmit.\nsection 74\n(Regulation of\npolitical\nbroadcasts)\nOmit subsection (2) and substitute \u2014\n\u201c(2) The provisions of this Part, with the necessary changes being\nmade, shall apply in respect of a referendum as they apply\nto an election.\u201d.\nPART VII\n(Publication of\nStatistical\nInformation)\nOmit.\nPART VIII\n(Election\nPetitions)\nOmit.\nsection 94\n(Loudspeakers,\nensigns,\nbanners,\nadvertisements,\netc., prohibited\non polling day)\nIn subsection (2), omit the words \u201ccandidate, or of the political or other\nopinions entertained or supposed to be entertained by such candidate\u201d\nand substitute the words \u201cspecific result at the referendum\u201d.\nIn subsection (3)(a), omit the words \u201cparticular candidate or group of\ncandidates\u201d and substitute the words \u201cspecific result at the\nreferendum\u201d.\nIn subsection (3)(b), omit the words \u201ccandidate or group of candidates\u201d\nand substitute the words \u201cperson, group or political party\u201d.\nOmit subsection (4).\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nSCHEDULE 2\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 23\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\nsection 95\n(Definition of\nbribery)\nIn subsection (1)(c) and (d), omit the words \u201cthe return of any person\nas an elected member of the Parliament, or the vote of any elector at\nany election\u201d and substitute the words \u201ca specific result at the\nreferendum\u201d.\nOmit subsection (3)(a) and (c).\nsection 102\n(Illegal\npractices and\npenalties)\nOmit subsection (1)(b).\n\nIn subsection (1)(c), omit the words \u201ccalled for the purpose of\npromoting the election of a candidate as a member to serve in the\nParliament\u201d and substitute the words \u201ccalled in relation to the\nreferendum\u201d.\nOmit subsection (1)(d) and substitute \u2014\n\u201c(d) acting in a personal capacity or in the capacity of a director of any\ncorporate body or association, before or during the referendum for\nthe purpose of affecting the results of the referendum, makes or\npublishes any false statement of fact in relation to the\nreferendum,\u201d.\n\nForm\n1\nin\nSchedule 2\n(Poll Book)\nOmit the words \u201cObjections, if any, made on behalf of any candidate\u201d\nand substitute the words \u201cObjections, if any, made by an observer\u201d.\nForm\n21\nin\nSchedule 2\n(Oath of\npresiding\nofficer)\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n\u201cFORM 21\n\n(section 36(3))\n\nOATH OF PRESIDING OFFICER\n\nI,\n___________________________________\nthe\nundersigned,\nappointed\npresiding\nofficer\nfor\nthe\npolling\nstation\nat_______________________ in the _________________ electoral\ndistrict swear that I will act faithfully in my said capacity of presiding\nofficer, according to law, without partiality, fear, favour or affection,\nand that I will keep secret the manner in which any voter in the above-\n\nSCHEDULE 2\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 24\nIntroduced\nc\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\nmentioned polling station mark his or her ballot paper in my presence\nat this referendum.\n\nSO HELP ME GOD.\n\n_________________________\nPresiding Officer\n\nSworn before me at _____________ this _____day of ____________,\n20__.\u201d.\nForm\n23\nin\nSchedule 2\n(Oath of poll\nclerk)\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n\u201cFORM 23\n\n(section 37(2)(b))\n\nOATH OF POLL CLERK\n\nI,\n___________________________________\nthe\nundersigned,\nappointed\npoll\nclerk\nfor\nthe\npolling\nstation\nat_______________________ in the __________________________\nelectoral district swear that I will act faithfully in my said capacity of\npoll clerk and also in that of presiding officer if required to act as such,\naccording to law, without partiality, fear, favour or affection and that I\nwill keep secret the manner in which any voter in the above-mentioned\npolling station marks his or her ballot paper in my presence at this\nreferendum.\n\nSO HELP ME GOD.\n\n___________________\nPoll Clerk\n\nSworn before me at _____________ this _____day of ____________,\n20__.\u201d.\nForm 24 in\nSchedule 2\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n\u201cFORM 24\n(section 39(2)(e))\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nSCHEDULE 2\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 25\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\n(Direction for\nthe guidance of\nelectors)\n\nDIRECTION FOR THE GUIDANCE OF VOTERS\n1.\nA voter must not vote at more than one polling station.\n2.\nA voter may vote for one answer only in respect of each question.\nIf the voter votes for more than one answer the ballot paper is void\nand none of the votes will be counted.\n3.\nA voter votes for an answer by placing an X to the right of the\nanswer.\nYES\nNO\n4.\nIf a voter marks the ballot paper in any way that will identify the\nvoter the ballot paper will be rejected.\n5.\nAfter voting, a voter must fold the ballot paper along the line\nshown on the ballot paper and hand the folded ballot paper to the\npresiding officer.\n6.\nThe presiding officer will, in the full view of those present\nincluding the voter, remove the counterfoil from the ballot paper\nand return the ballot paper to the voter who will deposit the ballot\npaper in the ballot box; except that where the voter is unable from\nphysical or other disability to deposit the ballot paper in the ballot\nbox, the presiding officer will, on the voter's behalf, deposit the\nballot paper in the ballot box.\n7.\nIf a voter inadvertently spoils a ballot paper the voter can obtain\nanother one by returning the spoilt one to the presiding officer.\n8.\nA person given a ballot paper must not leave the polling station\nwith the ballot paper.\n9.\nAfter voting, a voter must leave the polling station.\u201d.\nForm 25A in\nSchedule 2\n(Oath of agent\nof a candidate)\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n\n\u201cFORM 25A\n(section 40)\n\nOATH OF OBSERVER\n\nI _____________________________ the undersigned, observer in the\nreferendum held on this day in the ___________________________\n\nSCHEDULE 2\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 26\nIntroduced\nc\n\nProvision\napplied\nand\nsubject matter\nModification\nelectoral district do swear that I will keep secret the manner in which\nany voter at this polling station marks his or her ballot paper in my\npresence at this referendum.\n\nSO HELP ME GOD.\n________________________\nSignature\n\nSworn before me at _______________________ this ____ day of\n_____________, 20__.\u201d\nForm 30 in\nSchedule 2\n(Oath that the\nelector is the\nperson intended\nto be referred to\nin the official\nlist of electors)\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n\n\u201cFORM 30\n(section 55(1))\n\nOATH THAT THE VOTER IS THE PERSON INTENDED TO\nBE REFERRED TO IN THE OFFICIAL LIST OF VOTERS\n\nYou swear that you are qualified to vote at this referendum and you are\nnot disqualified from so voting and that you verily believe that you are\nthe person intended to be referred to by the entry in the official List of\nVoters\nused\nat\nthe\npolling\nstation,\nof\nthe\nname\n___________________________ whose occupation is given as\n________________________________ and whose street address is\ngiven as ____________________________________\n\nSO HELP YOU GOD\u201d.\n\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\nSCHEDULE 2\n\nc\nIntroduced\nPage 27\n\nPART 2\nAPPLICATION AND MODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE\nELECTIONS RULES (2022 REVISION)\nRule applied and subject\nmatter\nModification\nrule 3 (Application to be treated\nas absent elector)\nIn the proviso to paragraph (1) omit the words \u201c, not\nbeing a candidate for election or the agent of such a\ncandidate\u201d.\nOmit paragraph (6).\nrule 8\n(Form of declaration of identity)\n\nOmit paragraphs (2) and (3).\nrule 9\n(Persons entitled to be present at\nthe issue and receipt of postal\nballot papers)\nOmit and substitute \u2014\n\u201c9. No person other than \u2014\n(a)\nthe Supervisor;\n(b) the Deputy Supervisors;\n(c)\na returning officer;\n(d) a deputy returning officer;\n(e)\na returning officer\u2019s clerk; and\n(f)\nthe observers,\nmay be present at the proceedings on the issue or\nreceipt of postal ballot papers.\u201d.\nrule 11 (Notice of issue of postal\nballot papers)\nOmit.\n\nSCHEDULE 2\nReferendum (Cruise Berthing Infrastructure, Gambling and Cannabis)\nBill, 2024\n\nPage 28\nIntroduced\nc\n\nRule applied and subject\nmatter\nModification\nrule 25\n(Ballot paper for by-election)\nOmit.\nPassed by the Parliament the\nday of\n, 2024.\nSpeaker\nClerk of the Parliament","akn_extracted_at":"2026-06-22 15:41:53.686982+00","cms_id":"2024-0027","law_type":"bill","year":"2024","number":"27","title":"Older Persons (Amendment) Act, 2024 (Act 27 of 2024)","status":"bill"},"provenance":{"files":[{"file_id":"7144","expr_id":"2345","kind":"akn_xml","filename":"2024-0027.akn.xml","source_url":null,"storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/working\/BILLS\/2024\/2024-0027\/2024-0027.akn.xml","content_md5":"1dc82da5cf4f840f703bc16f79226547","byte_size":"40431","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-22 15:41:53.844123+00"},{"file_id":"4689","expr_id":"2345","kind":"pristine_pdf","filename":"2024-0027.pdf","source_url":"\/cms\/images\/LEGISLATION\/BILLS\/2024\/2024-0027\/2024-0027.pdf","storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/pristine\/BILLS\/2024\/2024-0027\/2024-0027.pdf","content_md5":"e6f50d0d1b90b6a177b4325bdfa1f2fc","byte_size":"418493","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-16 04:01:11.377305+00"},{"file_id":"4690","expr_id":"2345","kind":"working_pdf","filename":"2024-0027.pdf","source_url":"\/cms\/images\/LEGISLATION\/BILLS\/2024\/2024-0027\/2024-0027.pdf","storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/working\/BILLS\/2024\/2024-0027\/2024-0027.pdf","content_md5":"e6f50d0d1b90b6a177b4325bdfa1f2fc","byte_size":"418493","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-16 04:01:11.377305+00"}],"paragraph_count":5,"latest_history":null},"quality":{"expr_id":"2345","doc_id":"2345","quality_state":"known_issue","quality_score":"51","needs_human_review":"t","deterministic_categories":"{duplicate_text,page_header_footer_noise,title_mismatch}","llm_categories":"{}","repair_actions":"{collapse_duplicate_text,strip_page_furniture,verify_title_metadata}","finding_severity_counts":"{\"high\": 1, \"medium\": 2}","finding_summary":"stored title is not visible in the opening extracted text; repeated line furniture detected: cayman islands x3; referendum cruise berthing x3; infrastructure gambling and x3","assessed_at":"2026-06-22 15:29:46.542385+00","updated_at":"2026-06-22 15:29:46.542385+00"}}