1973 Faroese alcohol referendum|
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|
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Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
 Yes
|
5,683
|
38.48%
|
 No
|
9,086
|
61.52%
|
| Valid votes
|
14,769
|
99.35%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
97
|
0.65%
|
| Total votes
|
14,866
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
24,103
|
61.68%
| |
A referendum on creating a state monopoly on alcoholic beverages was held in the Faroe Islands on 8 November 1973. The proposal was rejected by 62% of voters, equating to 37.7% of registered voters, above the 33% quorum required for rejection. Prohibition was eventually lifted in 1992.
Background
In 1907 the Løgting voted to hold a consultative referendum on banning alcoholic drinks. The result was a strong "yes" vote, with over 95% of voters voting for prohibition.[1] As a result, a ban on the serving and trade in beverages with an alcoholic content above 2% was introduced the following year.
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
5,683 |
38.48
|
| Against |
9,086 |
61.52
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
97 |
–
|
| Total |
14,866 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
24,103 |
61.68
|
| Source: Direct Democracy
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