THEODORE R. MCKELDIN, GOVERNOR 1863

only for single tags. Since manufacture of the 1954 tags
must be commenced in the very near future, the budget
limitation operates to make single license tags mandatory
again.

However, it is extremely doubtful that this provision
should be incorporated into a permanent law. Responsible
law enforcement officials of this State have urged veto of
the Bill because they feel its mandatory requirement of a
one tag system is a burden and hindrance in enforcement of
the various motor vehicle laws, the apprehension of
violators, and the recovery of stolen cars. I have substantial
reason to believe that the objections of our law enforcement
officials are well founded. However, experience with opera-
tion of the system in Maryland is limited to a very short
period of time. If it is determined from further experience
that the objections of our police officials are well founded, I
am sure you will agree that there should be a return to the
system of front and rear tags as promptly as possible. It is
my suggestion that this matter might well be the subject
of inquiry by the Legislative Council later in the year to
determine whether or not the double tag system is desirable
in the interest of maximum efficiency of law enforcement, as
well as the protection of the person and property of our
citizens. Based on available information, I must withhold
approval of the Bill, and return it to you herewith as vetoed.

Respectfully,

(s) THEODORE R. MCKELDIN,

Governor
TRMcK/A

SENATE BILL NO. 301

May 5, 1953

Honorable George W. Della
President of the Senate
State House
Annapolis, Maryland

Dear Mr. President:

Senate Bill No. 301 provides a salary increase for Court
Stenographers of Baltimore City. All of the beneficiaries of
this bill, as well as its sponsor, have requested its veto. In
view of this request which will mean a saving to the City of