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gross weight limitations, the operator of the truck will not be arrested
if the load can be shifted.

I have discussed this matter with the members of the State Roads
Commission and they advise me that the enactment of Senate Bill 186
will encourage, if not promote, careless loading practices which could
do major violence to Maryland highways and, in particular, to certain
older bridges.

The limitation of axle weights is basically for the protection of
highway surfaces and individual spans of a bridge. A vehicle that
has been operated with an overweight axle prior to its being weighed
and detected has placed unreasonable stresses on the highways sur-
facing and any bridges crossed enroute. The re-positioning of the
load after the violation has been detected does not, in any way, make
amends for the damage created.

For the foregoing reasons, I feel compelled to veto Senate Bill
186 and return this Bill to you.

With kindest regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

(s) J. MILLARD TAWES,

Governor.

House Bill No. 170—Race Track Licenses and Licensees

AN ACT to add new Section 10A to Article 78B of the Annotated
Code of Maryland (1957 Edition), title "Racing Commission," sub-
title "In General," to follow immediately after Section 10 thereof, to
require the refusal of licensing or the revocation or suspension of
licensing of race track licensees in this State who are licensed for
racing in any adjoining state or where there is identity of officers OR
THEIR FAMILIES among licensees in this State and adjoining states;
and providing also for the enforcement of this Act.

April 7, 1964

Honorable Marvin Mandel
Speaker of the House
State House
Annapolis, Maryland

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with the provisions of Article II, Section 17, of the
Maryland Constitution, I am returning herewith House Bill No. 170
which has been vetoed by me today.

House Bill No. 170 directs the Maryland Racing Commission to
refuse to license, or to suspend or revoke the existing license of, any
person, persons, association or corporation which is or are licensed
in any "adjoining" state for the conduct of racing in such other state.
The prohibition of the Bill is made expressly applicable where a
majority of the officers of any association or corporation licensed for
racing in Maryland, or the owners of a majority of the stock of any
such association or corporation, or the "families" of such officers or