Section 2. Persons exempt

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Persons exempt

Persons whose religious tenets, or conscientious scruples forbid them to bear arms shall not be compelled to do so.

Summary: Eliminates election of militia offices; instead providing for the governor and adjutant general to appoint them

Election Date: November 6, 1962

Votes For Ratification: 312680

Votes Against Ratification: 234440

Percent for Ratification: 57%

Percent Against Ratification: 43%

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Amendment Source: OR 1962 VIP 1

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Persons exempt

Persons whose religious tenets, or conscientious scruples forbid them to bear arms shall not be compelled to do so in time of peace, but shall pay an equivalent for personal service.

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