S.B. 541

VETOES

1997, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate
Bill 540.

Sincerely,

Parris N. Glendening

Governor

Senate Bill No. 540

AN ACT concerning

Carroll County - Alcoholic Beverages
(License Renewal Late Fees)

FOR the purpose of providing that in Carroll County any alcoholic beverages licensee
who fails to renew the license may be charged a late fee by the Board of License
Commissioners; and generally relating to alcoholic beverages in Carroll County.

BY adding to

Article 2B - Alcoholic Beverages
Section 10-301(q)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1996 Replacement Volume)

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

Article 2B - Alcoholic Beverages

10-301.

(Q) IN CARROLL COUNTY THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS MAY
IMPOSE A LATE FEE OF $50 PER DAY FOR EACH DAY A LICENSEE FAILS TO RENEW
THE LICENSE AFTER THE APPLICATION IS DUE. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE FEES
MAY NOT EXCEED $500.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 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 541.

This bill permits micro-breweries to be located throughout Carroll County, instead of just

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