| Are you in favor of the law amending Art. 47 of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania? | |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Lithuania (1988–2004).svg |
| Date: | 10 November 1996 |
| Yes: | 447,801 |
| No: | 413,188 |
| Invalid: | 170,634 |
| Electorate: | 2,596,662 |
| Outcome: | Proposal failed as less than 50% of registered voters voted in favour |
A constitutional referendum was held in Lithuania on 10 November 1996 alongside the second round of the parliamentary elections.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of an amendment to Article 47 of the constitution to add a paragraph allowing EU citizens to buy agricultural land.[2] Although it was approved by 52% of those voting, voter turnout was only 39.7% and the referendum failed to pass the threshold of 50% of registered voters in favour.[3]