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 229 - Harford County - Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages - Tasting and Sampling.

This bill expands the provisions of the wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages tasting and sampling laws in Harford County by allowing specified licenses to be issued by the Harford County Liquor Control Board to the holders of Class A1 beer, wine, and liquor licenses and Class A beer and wine licenses in the county for specified periods of time. It provides for the fees for the licenses, repeals specified provisions made inconsistent by the Act, and makes technical changes.

House Bill 334, 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 Senate Bill 229.

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