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it would seriously affect the procedure of handling the fines
and costs imposed by the Trial Magistrates.

At the present time, upon the presentation of evidence
that the fines are paid, and a certified copy of the Circuit
Court's record is received, showing that the Magistrate's
decision has been reversed, the Department of Motor Ve-
hicles refunds the money without delay. Under the present
law, the fines and costs imposed by Trial Magistrates are
remitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the
money deposited to the State Treasurer. This procedure
enables the State to have complete control of the money at
the inception of the case and to keep proper control of the
Magistrate's records. This has been the practice for the
past twelve years and was the recommendation of a special
Committee headed by the late Judge Hammond Urner for
the revision of the Justices of the Peace System.

If House Bill 77 becomes law, there will be a considerable
delay in the collection of money due the State and in the
proper recording of violations of the individual operator's
driving record at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

In view of these objections, I am vetoing House Bill 77.

Respectfully,

Theodore R. McKeldin,
TRMcK/o'c                          Governor

OYSTERS

April 4, 1952

Honorable John C. Luber
Speaker of the House of Delegates
State House
Annapolis, Maryland

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I am vetoing House Bill No. 79 which is identical with
Senate Bill No. 72, which I have signed today.

Respectfully,

Theodore R. McKeldin,
TRMcK:js                           Governor