May 26, 2005

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, today I have vetoed House Bill 785 - Frederick County - Wine Consumption - Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

This bill allows, under specified circumstances, residents and their guests in a continuing care retirement community in Frederick County that holds a Class C (on-sale) beer, wine and liquor license to consume wine not purchased from the continuing care retirement community. Senate Bill 820, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign House Bill 785.

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