PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                            H.B. 667

Speaker of the House of Delegates
State House
Annapolis MD 21401

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, I have today
vetoed House Bill 667.

This bill allows sellers of motor vehicles to finance the cost of mechanical repair contracts
whether or not the vehicle is covered by the original manufacturer's warranty. The bill
also prohibits a seller or credit grantor from requiring a motor vehicle buyer to enter a
mechanical repair contract as a condition of receiving a loan.

Senate Bill 656, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on May 9,
1995, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign House
Bill 667.

Sincerely,

Parris N. Glendening

Governor

House Bill No. 667

AN ACT concerning

Credit Regulation - Mechanical Repair Contracts - Financing

FOR the purpose of authorizing certain persons to finance a mechanical repair contract
sold in connection with a motor vehicle whether or not the motor vehicle is covered
by an original manufacturer's warranty; providing that a credit grantor and a seller
may not require a borrower, as a condition of receiving a certain loan, to enter into
a mechanical repair contract; clarifying language; and generally relating to the
financing of mechanical repair contracts sold in connection with motor vehicles.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Commercial Law
Section 12-609(b) and 12-1012(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1990 Replacement Volume and 1994 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Commercial Law

12-609.

(b) (1) A service or other charge not specifically provided for in this section may
not be included in a retail installment sale of a motor vehicle.

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