H.B. 299

VETOES

SECTION 3. 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1997.

May 22, 1997

The Honorable Casper R. Taylor, Jr.
Speaker of the House
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 299.

This bill authorizes Baltimore City to impose civil and criminal fines and penalties for
violations of any ordinances, rules, or regulations.

Senate Bill 270, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on May 8,
1997, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign House
Bill 299.

Sincerely,

Parris N. Glendening

Governor

House Bill No. 299

AN ACT concerning

Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Proceedings and Penalties

FOR the purpose of authorizing Baltimore City to establish certain fines civil and
criminal fines and penalties to enforce certain ordinances, rules, or regulations;
authorizing Baltimore City to establish certain administrative proceedings,
remedies, and penalties to enforce certain Baltimore City ordinances relating to the
sanitary conditions of lots, buildings; and public property; providing appropriate
judicial review of orders or decisions of certain proceedings providing for the
effective date of this Act; and generally relating to the administration and authority
of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to provide civil and criminal fines and
penalties for the enforcement of ordinances, rules, or regulations in Baltimore City.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
The Charter of Baltimore City
Article II - General Powers
Section (48)
(1996 Edition, as amended)

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

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