May 26, 2004

The Honorable Michael E. Busch
Speaker of the House
State House
Annapolis, MD 21401

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, I have today vetoed House Bill 335 - Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Issuance on Basis of Population.

This bill includes Class A-1 and Class A-2 off-sale alcoholic beverages licenses in Harford County in the provisions of law that limit the issuance of Class A off-sale licenses by the Harford County Liquor Control Board to one for each 3,000 individuals of the county's population. It deletes Class B-1 and B-2 alcoholic beverages licenses from the limitation.

Senate Bill 230, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on April 27, 2004, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign House Bill 335.

Very truly yours,
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
Governor