May 26, 2005

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, today I have vetoed Senate Bill 512 - Cecil County - Alcoholic Beverages Licensees - Administrative Proceedings.

This bill adds Cecil County to the list of counties in which the granting of probation before judgment to an alcoholic beverages licensee for selling or furnishing alcoholic beverages to an underaged individual does not bar the Board of License Commissioners from proceeding administratively against the licensee for the violation. House Bill 570, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate Bill 512.

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