A three-part referendum on a marine reserve was held in Easter Island on 3 September 2017. Voters were asked whether they approved of the creation of a marine reserve,Osterinsel (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua), Chile, 3. September 2017 : Bildung eines Meeresschutzgebietes Direct Democracy whether it should be jointly administered by a board of six Easter Islanders and five officials representing the national government,Osterinsel (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua), Chile, 3. September 2017 : Gemeinsame Verwaltung des Meeresschutzgebietes Direct Democracy and whether fishing in the marine reserve should be limited to traditional methods.Osterinsel (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua), Chile, 3. September 2017 : Nur traditionelle Fischereimethoden im Meeresschutzgebiet Direct Democracy The proposals were the result of a November 2013 decree by the Chilean government that started the process of creating a 740,000 square kilometre marine reserve around Easter Island. All three proposals were approved by voters.
Results QuestionForAgainstInvalid/blankTotalvotesRegisteredvotersTurnoutVotes%Votes%Formation of a marine reserve39664.0822235.9224642 Joint administration of the reserve37761.8023338.2032Restriction to traditional fishing methods47777.9413522.0630Source: Direct Democracy
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