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Oregon Measure Nos. 340-341, Requirements to Practice Dentistry Initiative (1914)
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Oregon Measure Nos. 340-341 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 3, 1914. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported allowing people with “reputable” dental college degrees or out-of-state dental licenses to practice dentistry in Oregon upon filing their certification and attestation of “good moral character” to the Secretary of State. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing people with “reputable” dental college degrees or out-of-state dental licenses to practice dentistry in Oregon upon filing their certification and attestation of “good moral character” to the Secretary of State. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure Nos. 340-341 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 92,722 | 45.65% | ||
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110,404 | 54.35% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure Nos. 340-341 was as follows:
| “ | Proposed by Initiative Petition Measure initiated by John T. Corcoran, 232 East 78th St. N., Portland, Oregon. - DENTISTRY BILL. - Its purpose is to allow persons who have graduated from any reputable dental college, requiring at least two years' course of study of six months each year, and persons who have been licensed to practice dentistry under the laws of any other state, to practice dentistry in the State of Oregon and requiring applicants to file diploma or previous license with affidavit of at least two citizens attesting to applicant's good moral character with Secretary of State and repealing all laws in conflict. Prescribes penalty for violation. --- Vote YES or NO. | ” |
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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