S.B. 508

VETOES

(B) THE PLAN SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL COMMERCIAL HARVESTS
WITHIN THE BUFFER, REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE OF THE AREA TO BE CUT, AND
SHALL CONTAIN AT A MINIMUM THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

(1)      DISTURBANCE OF STREAM BANKS AND SHORELINES SHALL BE
AVOIDED;

(2)      THE AREA DISTURBED OR CUT SHALL BE REPLANTED OR ALLOWED
TO REGENERATE IN A MANNER THAT ASSURES THE AVAILABILITY OF COVER AND
BREEDING SITES FOR WILDLIFE AND REESTABLISHES THE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR
FUNCTION OF THE BUFFER;

(3)      THE CUTTING MAY NOT INVOLVE THE CREATION OF LOGGING
ROADS AND SKID TRAILS WITHIN THE BUFFER; AND

(4)      COMMERCIAL HARVESTING PRACTICES SHALL BE CONDUCTED TO
PROTECT AND CONSERVE THE HABITAT PROTECTION AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
COMAR 27.01.09.02, .03, .04, AND .05.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October June 1, 1997.

May 22, 1997

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 508.

This bill makes various changes to the laws governing estate administration. It exempts
from the inheritance tax income accrued on probate assets after the date of death,
including both gains and losses. The bill also alters the fee structure and procedures for
the administration of an estate.

House Bill 762, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on this date,
accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate Bill
508.

Sincerely,

Parris N. Glendening

Governor

Senate Bill No. 508

AN ACT concerning

Estates - Taxation, Fees, and Procedures

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