Sections 731b to 731e of this title shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Puerto Rico for acceptance or rejection through an island-wide referendum to be held in accordance with the laws of Puerto Rico. Upon the approval of said sections, by a majority of the voters participating in such referendum, the Legislature of Puerto Rico is authorized to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the said island of Puerto Rico. The said constitution shall provide a republican form of government and shall include a bill of rights.
July 3, 1950, ch. 446, § 2 64 Stat. 319 (, .)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Constitutional Convention
A constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the island of Puerto Rico convened in San Juan on , and concluded its deliberations on .
Referendum
Act , which enacted sections 731b to 731e of this title, was submitted to the qualified voters of Puerto Rico through an island-wide referendum held on , and approved.