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For this reason, and because the measure might encourage similar
action by other counties, without the benefit of any State-wide
criteria on which to base the action, I am compelled to veto the bill.

Sincerely yours,

(s) Spiro T. Agnew,

Governor.

House Bill No. 679—Concealed Weapons

AN ACT to repeal and re-enact, with amendments, Subsection
36 (a) of Article 27 of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition
and 1966 Cumulative Supplement), title "Crimes and Punishments,"
subtitle "Concealed Weapons," to change the penalties for the carry-
ing or wearing of concealed weapons in this State.

May 4,1967.

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

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Section 17 of Article II of the Maryland
Constitution, I have vetoed today House Bill 679 and am returning
it to you.

This bill would change the penalties for the carrying or wear-
ing of concealed weapons within this State. I am informed by the
Attorney General that the bill is lacking in form and legal sufficiency.
For the reasons given in the attached copy of his opinion, which is to
be considered a part of this message, I am compelled to veto the
measure.

Sincerely yours,

(s) Spiro T. Agnew,

Governor.

Letter from State Law Department on H. B. 679

April 11, 1967

The Honorable Spiro T. Agnew
Governor of Maryland
State House
Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Dear Governor Agnew:

At your request, I have examined House Bill 679 and am of the
opinion that it fails to meet minimum constitutional requirements
for the following reasons:

The Bill is an Act which purports to repeal and re-enact, with
amendments, Subsection 36 (a) of Article 27 of the Annotated Code
of Maryland, to change the penalties for the carrying or wearing of