§ 8. [Referendum.]

The board of county commissioners of Hernando County is authorized and directed to provide for and hold a referendum election in such district on or before the first day of August, 1967. Only those persons who are freeholders and qualified electors and residents in said district on the day of such election, and who were so qualified on April 1, 1967, shall be qualified to vote in such election. The question or matter to be determined by said electors at such election shall be stated on the ballot used in said election as follows:

(A)

For creation of a fire tax district with power of taxation.

(B)

Against creation of a fire tax district with power of taxation.

Should the majority of the electors voting at such election vote against the creation of fire tax district and upon certification of such results, this act shall be void.

Should the majority of the electors voting at such election vote for the creation of a fire tax district and upon certification of such results by the county canvassing board, this act shall immediately become a law.

(Laws of Fla., Ch. 67-1453, § 8)