HERBERT R. O'CONOR, GOVERNOR. 2069

of local taxes in arrears in said County or City and
at the rate in effect for the month when payment is
received,. ' This appears to be a step away from uni-
formity, which might tend to induce delay in the pay-
ment of State taxes by corporations. "

The State Tax Commission has also notified me that the
Commission finds no reason for this change in the law and
requests that it be vetoed.

VACATION AND SICK LEAVE.

Chapter 488 (Senate Bill 208). This Bill is opposed by
Harry C. Jones, State Employment Commissioner.

It provides that in the computation of sick and vacation
leave for State employees, Saturday should be only computed
as a half-day. The Employment Commissioner points out that
employees are paid for a full day on Saturday and that many
State employees are required to work all day on Saturday.
He adds that to make Saturday a "half-day" for such compu-
tation as suggested is inadvisable.

Other State officials have pointed out the difficulties which
may occur if this Bill is approved. I find it necessary to veto it.

WAR VETERANS.

Chapter 680 (House Bill 167). The State Law Department
has rendered an opinion in which the belief is stated that the
courts would not sustain this enactment or enforce the permit
regulation, under the Bill. The measure prohibits under
criminal penalty, any person other than a member of the
Veterans organizations from selling lapel ornaments without
a permit from a local Veterans organization.

A further provision is made that the permits may be issued
by two designated organizations in Baltimore City.

The Attorney General points out that, under the provisions
of the Bill, the permit would not be issued by a public officer
and that the measure does not purport to relate in any way
to the police power.

In view of the Attorney General's opinion, I feel that I have
no other alternative but to veto the Bill.

WASHINGTON COUNTY.

Chapter 425 (House Bill 63). This measure undertook to
provide a Board of Assessment for Washington County and
sets forth a procedure to be followed in connection with the
reassessment of property.