A referendum on the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulations Act was held in Liechtenstein on 12 June 1949. [1] The Act had been passed by the Landtag, but was rejected by 78.4% of voters. [1]
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 529 | 21.6 |
Against | 1,918 | 78.4 |
Invalid/blank votes | 141 | – |
Total | 2,588 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 3,322 | 77.9 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
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