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from operating retail service stations with an
exception and regulating voluntary allowances and
rental agreements.

May 31, 1974.

Honorable John Hanson Briscoe
Speaker of the House of Delegates
State House
Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the
Maryland Constitution, I have today vetoed House Bill
918.

This bill prohibits producers or refiners of
petroleum products from operating retail service
stations, and regulates voluntary allowances and rental
agreements.

Senate Bill 465, which was enacted by the General
Assembly and signed by me on May 31, 1974, accomplishes
the same purposes as House Bill 918. In addition, Senate
Bill 465 authorizes the State Comptroller to permit
reasonable exceptions to the divestiture dates specified
by the Act, which should alleviate hardship situations.

For these reasons, I have decided to veto House Bill
918.

Sincerely,

/s/ Marvin Mandel

Governor

House Bill No. 928 - High-Rise Building Safety
AN ACT concerning

High-Rise Building Safety

FOR the purpose of defining "high—rise buildings" and
certain other terms, providing for certain fire
protection and prevention measures in high—rise
buildings, and providing a penalty for violations of
the subtitle.

May 31, 1974.