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Oklahoma State Question 687, Cockfighting Ban Initiative (2002)
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Origin |
Oklahoma State Question 687 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oklahoma on November 5, 2002. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported making cockfighting a felony, defining it as a fight between birds regardless of equipment or betting, criminalizing involvement in training, owning, or assisting in cockfighting, and penalizing spectators as misdemeanants. |
A "no" vote opposed making cockfighting a felony, defining it as a fight between birds regardless of equipment or betting, criminalizing involvement in training, owning, or assisting in cockfighting, and penalizing spectators as misdemeanants. |
Election results
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565,967 | 56.19% | ||
| No | 441,220 | 43.81% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Question 687 was as follows:
| “ | This measure adds a new section to Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The measure makes cockfighting illegal. It defines “cockfight” or “cockfighting” as: 1. A fight between birds. 2. Whether or not fitted with spurs, knives, or gaffs. 3. Whether or not bets or wagers are made on the outcome of the fight. The definition includes training fights. The measure defines equipment used for training or handling a fighting bird. Under the measure: 1. It is a felony to instigate or encourage cockfighting. 2. It is a felony to keep places, equipment or facilities for cockfighting. 3. It is a felony to aid or assist in cockfighting. 4. It is a felony to own, possess, keep or train birds for cockfighting. Under the proposal it is a misdemeanor to knowingly be a spectator at a cockfight. The measure provides for the forfeiture of birds and equipment use in cockfighting | ” |
Path to the ballot
In Oklahoma, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute was equal to 8% of the votes cast in the last general election. In 2010, voters approved State Question 750, which changed the signature requirement to be based on the preceding gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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