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California Proposition 5, Alcohol Sale Amendment (1956)
| California Proposition 5 | |
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| Election date November 6, 1956 | |
| Topic Alcohol | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Constitutional amendment | Origin State legislature |
California Proposition 5 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 6, 1956. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported eliminating the provision which limits where alcohol can be sold, allowing alcohol to be served in locations where food is not served, limiting the presence of minors in places that sell alcohol, and requiring one to be 21 to purchase alcohol. |
A “no” vote opposed eliminating the provision which limits where alcohol can be sold, allowing alcohol to be served in locations where food is not served, limiting the presence of minors in places that sell alcohol, and requiring one to be 21 to purchase alcohol. |
Election results
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California Proposition 5 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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2,391,825 | 50.57% | ||
| No | 2,338,137 | 49.43% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 5 was as follows:
| “ | Alcoholic Beverage Establishments | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Senate Constitutional Amendment No.2. Eliminates present provision permitting service of intoxicating liquor only in bona fide hotels, restaurants and other public eating places. Authorizes legislation to permit service of alcoholic beverages in public premises in which food need not be served; restricts presence of minors in such establishments. Incorporates existing ban on service or sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under 21. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the California Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the California State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
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