Maryland Discrimination in Public Accommodations, Amendment 5 (1964)

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The Maryland Discrimination in Public Accommodations Amendment, also known as Amendment 5, was on the November 3, 1964 ballot in Maryland as a veto referendum, where it was approved. The measure amended laws concerning discrimination in certain forms of public accommodations as well as the laws concerning the enforcement powers of the Interracial Commission. The measure also clarified the application of the law and prohibited the receiving of remuneration for participating in racial demonstrations and provided penalties for violations.

Election results

Maryland Amendment 5 (1964)
Result		Votes	Percentage
a Yes		342,715	53.20%
No		301,505	46.80%

Election results via: Maryland Manual, 1965-66

See also

Suggest a link

• Maryland 1964 ballot measures
• 1964 ballot measures
• List of Maryland ballot measures
• History of Initiative & Referendum in Maryland

External links

• Amendments to Maryland Constitutions
• Maryland Manual, 1965-66
• Maryland Department of Legislative Services

Footnotes

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