J. MILLARD TAWES, Governor                       1689

It does not appear to me that sufficient public benefit would re-
sult from the enactment of this bill to justify the expenditure of pub-
lic funds in the amount required.

Because of the above stated reasons, I feel compelled to veto
House Bill 1146.

With kindest personal regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

(s) J. MILLARD TAWES,

Governor.

House Bill No. 1162—Hunting in Allegany, Garrett and
Howard Counties

AN ACT to add new Section 196 (1) to Article 66C of the Anno-
tated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition), title "Natural Resources,"
subtitle "Birds, Game and Inland Water Fish," subheading "Deer,"
to follow immediately after Section 196 (k) thereof to prohibit
the hunting and killing of doe in Howard County OPEN SEASONS
ON DOE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES, SUBJECT TO INDIVIDUAL
CONDITIONS IN EACH OF THESE COUNTIES.

May 4, 1965.

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

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Con-
stitution, I am returning herewith House Bill 1162, together with my
veto message.

This bill provides that open seasons for the hunting of doe shall
be prohibited in Allegany, Garrett and Howard Counties, unless au-
thorization of such seasons by the Game and Inland Fish Commission
is concurred in by the Legislative delegation for each of those counties.

The Attorney General has advised me that this bill is uncon-
stitutional for several reasons. Attached is a copy of the opinion which
the Attorney General has rendered which is to be included as a part
of my veto message and will explain why I feel that I am compelled to
veto this measure.

With kindest personal regards, I am

Sincerely yours,

(S) J. MILLARD TAWES,

Governor.