4054

VETOES

(2) The inspectors shall each have all the powers of
a peace officer or a constable or sheriff of the State of
Maryland, and shall make oath to faithfully perform the duties
entrusted to them, as provided in Article I, Section [6] 9 of the
Constitution of the State of Maryland. The inspectors of Prince
George's County shall be known as "alcoholic beverage inspectors
for Prince George's County." The inspectors shall have the duty
of visiting and inspecting every licensed premises in Prince
George's County periodically and carrying on such other duties as
the board of license commissioners of Prince George's County
might prescribe. There shall be [eight] 7 full-time and [12] 14
part-time inspectors all of whom shall be residents of Prince
George's County, Maryland. All [eight] 7 full-time inspectors
who meet the standards set out by the Prince George's County
merit board and who are certified by the personnel director as
meeting these standards shall be entitled to the provisions of
the county merit system. The board of license commissioners for
Prince George's County shall designate annually a chief inspector
from among the [eight] 7 full-time inspectors. The chief
inspector, under the direction of the board of license
commissioners, shall regulate the duties, hours, and assignments
of the various inspectors.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1984.

May 29, 1984
The Honorable Benjamin L. Cardin
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 861.

This bill alters the annual salaries of the chairman,
commissioners, administrator, and attorney of the Prince George's
County Board of License Commissioners.

Senate Bill 559, which was passed by the General Assembly
and signed by me on May 29, 1984, accomplishes the same purpose.
Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign House Bill 861.

Sincerely,
Harry Hughes
Governor