Article 3.
Legislative Department

Section 26. Power and Authority Over Intoxicating Liquors

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19341916

Power and Authority Over Intoxicating Liquors

From and after the thirty-first day of December in the year 1934, the Legislature of the State of Idaho shall have full power and authority to permit, control and regulate or prohibit the manufacture, sale, keeping for sale, and transportation for sale, of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes.

Summary: Gives Legislature power to regulate liquor traffic.

Election Date: November 6, 1934

Votes For Ratification: 85469

Votes Against Ratification: 53788

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

Notes: Section Catchline was changed with this amendment

Amendment Source: 1933 SJR 5

Effective Date Source:

19341916

Power and Authority Over Intoxicating Liquors

From and after the first day of May in the year 1917, the manufacture, sale, keeping for sale, and transportation for sale of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes are forever prohibited. The legislature shall enforce this Section by all needful legislation.

Summary: Forbid manufacture, sale and transportation for sale of intoxicating liquor for beverage.

Election Date: November 7, 1916

Votes For Ratification: 90576

Votes Against Ratification: 35456

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1915 SJR 1

Effective Date Source: