Oklahoma Protest Against Issuance of County Beverage License is a form of civil disobedience where citizens of a county, city, or town express their opposition to the issuance of a beverage license. This type of protest is typically carried out when the local population does not agree with the local municipality's decision to grant a new license or renew an existing license for the sale of alcoholic beverages. This type of protest is seen in many Oklahoma counties where residents are concerned about the potential negative effects of over-consumption of alcohol in their communities. The most common type of Oklahoma Protest Against Issuance of County Beverage License is a petition drive. Residents of an affected county or city will circulate petitions to gather signatures of those who oppose the issuance of the license. Once enough signatures are collected, the petition is presented to the local government in an effort to persuade them to reconsider their decision. Other forms of protest may include public demonstrations, letter writing campaigns, and meetings between citizens and the municipality officials. The goal of these protests is to raise awareness about the potential risks of alcohol consumption in a community and to ultimately get the municipality to rescind or deny the license. If successful, the protest can have a lasting impact on the community by preventing the establishment of a bar or liquor store in an area where it may not be wanted.