Section 5. Common carrier corporations not to engage in mining, manufacturing, etc.

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Common carrier corporations not to engage in mining, manufacturing, etc.

Summary: Repeals article on railroads and canals

Election Date: May 16, 1967

Votes For Ratification: 1221907

Votes Against Ratification: 629067

Percent for Ratification: 66%

Percent Against Ratification: 34%

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Amendment Source: 1967 JR 7

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Common carrier corporations not to engage in mining, manufacturing, etc.

No incorporated company doing the business of a common carrier shall, directly or indirectly, prosecute or engage in mining or manufacturing articles for transportation over its works; nor shall such company, directly or indirectly, engage in any other business than that of common carriers, or hold or acquire lands, freehold or leasehold, directly or indirectly, except such as shall be necessary for carrying on its business; but any mining or manufacturing company may carry the products of its mines and manufactories on its railroad or canal not exceeding fifty miles in length.

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