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 1218 - Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class BDR (Deluxe Restaurant) (On-Sale) Beer, Wine and Liquor Licenses.

This bill repeals a provision of law that requires, with respect to the authorization of the issuance of up to four additional Class B (on-sale - hotels and restaurants) beer, wine and liquor licenses in Baltimore County to individuals for the use of specified business entities, provided that one of the licenses must be a Class BDR (deluxe restaurant) (on-sale) beer, wine and liquor license.

Senate Bill 796, 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 1218.

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