A referendum on the prohibition of alcohol was held in Iceland on 10 September 1908, alongside parliamentary elections. In the first referendum to be held in the country, voters were asked whether they approved of a ban on importing alcohol.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p966 It was approved by 60.1% of voters but was overturned by a second referendum in 1933.
Results ChoiceVotes%For4,85059.35Against3,21840.65Invalid/blank votes640–Total8,728100Registered voters/turnout11,72674.43Source: Direct Democracy
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