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Washington Initiative 192, Commercial Salmon Fishing Regulations Measure (1954)
| Washington Initiative 192 | |
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| Topic Business regulations and Fisheries and fishing regulations |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Washington Initiative 192 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Washington on November 2, 1954. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported prohibiting fishing during certain time frames in certain regions, establishing preserves where harvesting is forbidden, prohibiting specific equipment, and authorizing seizure without permit for violations. |
A “no” vote opposed prohibiting fishing during certain time frames in certain regions, establishing preserves where harvesting is forbidden, prohibiting specific equipment, and authorizing seizure without permit for violations. |
Election results
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Washington Initiative 192 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 237,004 | 29.92% | ||
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555,151 | 70.08% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Initiative 192 was as follows:
| “ | REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL SALMON FISHING An ACT Relating to salmon fishing for commercial purposes; defining districts wherein it is unlawful to fish commercially for salmon, except during prescribed seasons which the director may shorten; establishing preserves in which salmon fishing for commercial purposes is prohibited; prohibiting the construction, installation, use, operation or maintenance of certain specified gear or any fixed appliances for the purposes of catching salmon; authorizing seizures without warrants by certain officials; prescribing penalties; and repealing all laws in conflict herewith. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In Washington, proponents needed to collect a number of signatures for an Initiative to the People.
See also
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Footnotes
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State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
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