Title

PROHIBITION

Proposition Summary

Initiative measure adding Article XXIV to Constitution. Defines alcoholic liquor. After January 1, 1920, prohibits the manufacture, sale or possession of same, except for medicinal, sacramental, scientific and mechanical purposes under restrictions prescribed by law. Prescribes and authorizes penalties. Declares payment of Internal Revenue tax;-prima facie evidence of violation. Declares this amendment shall not affect prohibitory liquor laws, or ordinances, enacted before such date, or be construed as in conflict with Article XXIV-A of Constitution if latter article is adopted, and that this amendment supersedes that article on that date.

Proposition Number

1

Year

1916

Document Type

Proposition

Pass/Fail

Fail

Popular Vote Results

Y: 436639; A: 44.8; N: 538200; B: 55.2

Election Type

General Election

Proposition Type

Initiative

For Author

Albert J. Wallace

Against Author

James Madison, General Manager California Associated Raisin Co.

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