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Three referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1961. [1] The first was held on 12 March on the creation of a new tax law, and was approved by 66.7% of voters. [1] The second was held on 8 August on an initiative on the law on land surveying, and was approved by 60.9% of voters. [1] The third on 8 December was on an initiative on hunting law, and was approved by 51% of voters. [1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,952 | 66.7 |
| Against | 975 | 33.3 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 120 | – |
| Total | 3,047 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,595 | 84.8 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,548 | 60.9 |
| Against | 993 | 39.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 159 | – |
| Total | 2,700 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,621 | 74.6 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,416 | 51.0 |
| Against | 1,359 | 49.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 136 | – |
| Total | 2,911 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,619 | 80.4 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
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