May 26, 2004

The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.
President of the Senate
State House
Annapolis, MD 21401

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, I have today vetoed Senate Bill 797 - Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Additional Class B (Restaurant) License.

This bill authorizes an individual, for the use of specified business entities, to obtain an additional Class B license in Baltimore County, up to a total of five Class B (on-sale - hotels and restaurants) licenses, by making application in the regular manner and paying the usual fee if the restaurant for which the additional license authorized by the Act is sought meets specified requirements.

House Bill 1219, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on May 11, 2004, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate Bill 797.

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