A referendum on creating a
state monopoly on alcoholic beverages was held in the
Faroe Islands on 8 November 1973. The proposal was rejected by 62% of voters, equating to 37.7% of registered voters, above the 33%
quorum required for rejection.
Prohibition was eventually lifted in 1992.
Background
In 1907 the
Løgting voted to hold a
consultative referendum on banning alcoholic drinks. The result was a strong "yes" vote, with over 95% of voters voting for prohibition.[1] As a result, a ban on the serving and trade in beverages with an alcoholic content above 2% was introduced the following year.