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Oregon Measure Nos. 308-309, Legalization of Naturopathy Initiative (1924)
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| Topic Complementary and alternative healthcare |
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Origin |
Oregon Measure Nos. 308-309 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 4, 1924. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing and regulating the practice of naturopathy. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing and regulating the practice of naturopathy. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure Nos. 308-309 |
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| Yes | 75,159 | 37.96% | ||
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122,839 | 62.04% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure Nos. 308-309 was as follows:
| “ | Initiated by Oregon State Association of Naturopaths: Dr. J. W. Sargent, President, 940 E. Yamhill Street, Portland, Oregon : Dr. Donald W. McRae, Secretary, Island Station, Milwaukie, Oregon—NATUROPATH BILL—Purpose: To authorize and regulate the practice of naturopathy in the state of Oregon, create a state board of naturopathic examiners and provide for their appointment and compensation, and define their powers and duties; to define naturopathy, and provide for the licensing and examination of naturopaths in the state of Oregon, and fix the fees therefor; to provide for prosecutions and penalties for violations of said act, and for appeals from decisions of the state board of naturopathic examiners. | ” |
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.
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Footnotes
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State of Oregon Salem (capital) |
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