Martindell v. Myers
Oregon Supreme Court
Martindell v. Myers, 493 P.2d 42 (Or. 1972)
261 Or. 175; 493 P.2d 43; 1972 Ore. LEXIS 287
O'Connell, Denecke, Hot, Man, Tongue, Howell, Bryson
Martindell v. Myers
Opinion
The petitioner herein challenges the same ballot title involved in Martindell and Portland General Electric v. Myers decided this date.
*176 The petitioner proposes the following ballot title:
“PUBLIC SAFETY ACT REGULATING NUCLEAR PLANTS
“This measure amends Oregon Constitution to allow nuclear plants (except university operated) in Oregon only if appropriate state agency finds there will be no exposure of public or environment to radiation, provision is made for decontamination and removal on discontinuance of operation, and full liability insurance is maintained; and requires safety precautions. Findings of state agency-subject to referendum. Civil penalty of $10,000 per day provided for plants located or operating contrary to provision.”
The ballot title returned by the Attorney General refers to the measure as prohibiting nuclear plants in Oregon unless certain conditions are met. The petitioner’s suggested title would allow nuclear plants “only if” certain conditions are met.
We believe that the distinction, if any, is unimportant.
The ballot title prepared by the Attorney General, not being insufficient or unfair, is not subject to attack under ORS 254.077.
The ballot title is therefore approved.
Reference
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- CHAMBERS, Petitioner, v. MYERS Et Al, Respondents
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- Published