PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

S.B. 380

(2)     Vessels participating or preparing to participate in a U.S. Coast Guard
or Department approved race or event;

(3)     The testing, repair, or development of vessel engines conducted by a
bona fide engine or boat manufacturer or service person; and

(4)     Vessels belonging to a volunteer fire department, ambulance company,
rescue squad company, or advance life support company or a political subdivision.

(e)     In addition to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the Department
may adopt regulations to enforce this section, including regulations establishing noise
limitations.

(f)      (1) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a
misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding:

(i) For the first offense, $500; and

(ii) For the second offense, $1,000 or imprisonment of 30 days or both.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not limit or supersede any other
penalty that may be imposed under this subtitle for a violation of any other law or
regulation adopted under this subtitle.

(g)     All regulations adopted by the Department under this section shall be in
accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act under Title 10 of the State
Government Article.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
June 1, 1996.

May 23, 1996

The Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.
President of the Senate
State House
Annapolis MD 21401

Dear Mr. President:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, I have today
vetoed Senate Bill 380.

This bill expands the definition of a business opportunity under the Maryland Business
Opportunities Sales Act and increases the remedies available to the Maryland Securities
Commissioner to enforce compliance by including a maximum civil penalty of $5,000 for
any single violation of the Act and bringing suit in circuit court.

House Bill 1035, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on May 14,
1996, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate
Bill 380.

Sincerely,

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