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Proposition 5

California Statewide • 1956 •  Legislative Referendum 

Passed

Result: 50.6% yes, 49.4% no

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This measure allowed the sale of alcoholic beverages in establishments that also sold gasoline, removing a previous prohibition on such combined businesses. It permitted gas stations and similar facilities to obtain licenses to sell beer, wine, and spirits alongside fuel sales.

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