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California Proposition 16, Prohibition of Obscenity Measure (1966)
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| Topic Sexual content regulations |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
California Proposition 16 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in California on November 8, 1966. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported establishing a prohibition on obscene materials, redefining obscene and knowingly, and establishing procedures for violating such prohibition. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing a prohibition on obscene materials, redefining obscene and knowingly, and establishing procedures for violating such prohibition. |
Election results
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California Proposition 16 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 2,533,921 | 43.65% | ||
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3,271,308 | 56.35% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 16 was as follows:
| “ | Obscenity | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Declares state policy is to prohibit obscene matter and conduct. Redefines "obscene and "knowingly" ; provides rules and procedure for prosecuting violations; jury unless waived determines amount of fine. Makes conspiracy' to violate obscenity laws a felony. Authorizes seizure of obscene matter with procedure for summary determination of character. Requires vigorous enforcement and authorizes civil action to compel prosecutor to perform his duties. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In California, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 8 percent. For initiated statutes filed in 1966, at least 468,259 valid signatures were required.
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Footnotes
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