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1973 Faroese alcohol referendum

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1973 Faroese alcohol referendum

8 November 1973 (1973-11-08)

State monopoly on alcohol beverages
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 5,683 38.48%
No 9,086 61.52%
Valid votes 14,769 99.35%
Invalid or blank votes 97 0.65%
Total votes 14,866 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 24,103 61.68%

A referendum on creating a state monopoly on alcoholic beverages was held in the Faroe Islands on 8 November 1973. The proposal was rejected by 62% of voters, equating to 37.7% of registered voters, above the 33% quorum required for rejection. Prohibition was eventually lifted in 1992.

Background

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In 1907 the Løgting voted to hold a consultative referendum on banning alcoholic drinks. The result was a strong "yes" vote, with over 95% of voters voting for prohibition.[1] As a result, a ban on the serving and trade in beverages with an alcoholic content above 2% was introduced the following year.

Results

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Choice Votes %
For 5,683 38.48
Against 9,086 61.52
Invalid/blank votes 97
Total 14,866 100
Registered voters/turnout 24,103 61.68
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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  1. ^ Faroes, 6 November 1907: Trading of Spirits Direct Democracy (in German)