The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-11-24
Statewide Prohibition
Bill Has Been PREPARED

The qualified electors of the state
of Nevada are now circulating a petit
ton to be presented to the next legis-
lature by virtue of and in accordance
with Section of Article 10 Of the
constitution of the state of Nevada.
proposing by initiative petition, that
the legislature enact, at its next ses-
sion, law calculated to make Neva-
da a prohibition state.
The law or act so proposed by the
petitioners is as follows:
The people of the State Of Nevada
enact as follows:
An act to prohibit the manufacture
sale, keeping for sale,and gift, of
malt, vinous and spurious liquors,
and other intoxicating drinks, mix
lures or preparations; making the
superintendent of the Nevada state
police ex-officio superintendent of
prohibition, and defining his duties;
and providing for the enforcement
of this act, and prescribing penalties
for the violation thereof.
1t is further proposed that if the
law be not enacted by the next legis-
lature and approved by the governor,
that it be submitted to the qualified
electors for approval or rejection
at the next ensuing general election.
An abstract Of the proposed law in
its entirity is given below for the ben
of tfie readers of the Record:
Sec. 1. Definition of liquors" In
cludes beverages containing one-half
OF one per cent alcohol.
Sec. q Prohibits manufacture, sale
keeping or storing for sale. or Offer
ing or exposing for sale Except
manufactured prior to July 1, 1850
Sec. 3. Penalty, first offense, mis-
demeanor, fine 500 to $1,000, and
Imprisonment in Jail, two to twelve
months. Second offense, felony. PEN
itentiary, one to fve year Duty of
prosecuting officer to set forth fact
as to offense. Agents shall be deemed
guilty.
Sec. A. Certain exceptions, drug
gists may deal in pure grain alcohol
for special purposes, and wine for
sacramental purposes. Sale for medi-
cal purposes only on prescription
Purchaser to make affidavit. Penalty
$100 to $1,000 fine, 80 day to IL
months in Jail.
Sec 5. Penalty for persons illeg
500 to $1,000 fine, two to twelve
months in Jail. Second offense, fel
ony, penitentiary, one to five years
Penalty for physician falsely issuing
prescription; 500 to $1,000 fine. 3
days to twelve months in Jail Fo
first offense may be suspended 70
six months. Shall not be suspended
for ofrense thereafter.
Sec g. Penalty prescribed for i
any way engaging in the liquor bus
ness
Sec. 7. Unlawful to keep for pr
vate use, or to give or furnish to an
other. Penalty as above. Unlawf,
to transport Finding liquor prim
facie. evidence.
Sec. 8. Prohibits advertising in an
manner.
Sec. 8. Concerning issuing of wa
rants for arrest and search.
Sec. 10. Accused may be held
answ er Indictment Provision for 8
curins witnesses.
Sec. II. Finding liquor, prin
facie evidence OF ulawful selling. o.
conviction, liquor shall be destro
ed
Se3. IL. Gives the right of forcib
entry.
Sec. IS. Internal revenue tax +
ceipt, prima facie evidence of illeg'
ity. Certificate or recent evidence
payment OF tax.
Sec. IA Places where liquor d
pensed declared common and pub
nuisances. Penalty for maintainil
as above. Place ordered closed.
Sec. 15. Superintendent Of sti
police shall be ex-oficio state co
missioner of prohibition.
Sec. 16 Duty--to superintend
enforcement of this law, to info
himself of violations, to report tn
to the pi osecuting attorney, or
make complaint. For enforcing, W
ed with powers Of sheriff, etc.
Sec. II Regarding suit for inju
tion to abate nuisance. Order 81
be issued to close; in case OF q
store, for one year; in other ca
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