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A referendum on the prohibition of alcohol was held in Iceland on 21 October 1933. [1] Voters were asked whether to repeal the ban on importing alcohol imposed following a 1908 referendum being lifted. [2] Its repeal was approved by 58% of voters.
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 15,866 | 57.71 | |
| Against | 11,625 | 42.29 | |
| Total | 27,491 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 27,491 | 97.61 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 672 | 2.39 | |
| Total votes | 28,163 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 62,122 | 45.33 | |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||
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