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VETOES

language of that statute as it now exists which would so
indicate, we can only conclude that the effect of these
bills would be to change the present law to limit the
taxpayers to whom the appeal bond procedure is available.

Since there is nothing in the title which gives notice
that such a change of law is contained in the bodies of
these bills, we believe that House Bill 1889 and Senate Bill
834 are unconstitutional.
Very truly yours,
Francis Bill Burch
Attorney General

Senate Bill No. 838 - Anne Arundel County — Animal Traps

AN ACT concerning

Anne Arundel County — Animal Traps

FOR the purpose of providing in Anne Arundel County for
restrictions on the use of certain types of animal
traps in certain areas with certain exceptions.

May 29, 1978
Honorable Steny H. Hoyer
President of the Senate
State House
Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the
Maryland Constitution, I have today vetoed Senate Bill 838.

This bill provides, in Anne Arundel County, for certain
restrictions on the use of animal traps.

The Attorney General has advised me that Senate Bill
838 is in contravention of Article XI A, Section 4 of the
Maryland Constitution, which prohibits the enactment of a
public local law within the scope of the Express Powers Act.
A copy of the Opinion of the Attorney General is attached
and should be considered a part of this veto message.

In addition, House Bill 624, which was enacted by the
General Assembly and signed by me on May 16, 1978,
accomplishes on a Statewide basis some of the purposes of
this bill.