May17,2000

The Honorable Casper R. Taylor, Jr.
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 242 - Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C Licenses.

This bill provides that, in Anne Arundel County, a special Class C license may not be issued for premises where a license has previously been denied, suspended, or revoked unless the county's Board of License Commissioners approves. The bill also increases the fees for special Class C licenses from $10 to $25, and the daily fee for a beer, wine, and liquor license from $25 to $50.

According to a veto request by the Anne Arundel County House Delegation, the legislation as amended and passed, contains technical flaws, and may have unintended effects. For these reasons, I have vetoed House Bill 242.

Sincerely,
Parris N. Glendening
Governor