Oregon Measure 7, Prohibit Non-Angling Fishing in Coastal Streams Initiative (1954)
| Oregon Measure 7 | |
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| Topic Fisheries and fishing regulations |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Oregon Measure 7 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 2, 1954. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting fishing for salmon or trout by any method except hook and line in any coastal stream south of the Columbia River. |
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting fishing for salmon or trout by any method except hook and line in any coastal stream south of the Columbia River. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure 7 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 232,775 | 45.50% | ||
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278,805 | 54.50% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 7 was as follows:
| “ | PROHIBITING CERTAIN FISHING IN COASTAL STREAMS - Purpose: To prohibit any person from fishing for salmon or trout by any method except hook and line in any coastal stream south of the Columbia River. Ban would also extend in a three-mile radius from mouth of the streams. Imposing penalties. Fish Commission may except Tillamook Bay chum salmon. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
The number of signatures required for an initiated state statute was equal to 8% of the total votes cast in the last Supreme Court justice election.
See also
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Footnotes
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