PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                            H.B. 708

(1) Shall assess points against the individual convicted only on the charge
that has the highest point assessment; and

(2) May not assess points on the remainder of the multiple charges.
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(a)     The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to:

(1)     A blind or partially blind pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a cane
predominantly white or metallic in color (with or without a red tip);

(2)     A deaf or hearing impaired pedestrian accompanied by a guide dog; or

(3)     A mobility impaired individual crossing a roadway while using any of the
following mobility-assisted devices:

(i)     A manual or motorized wheelchair;

(ii)    A motorized scooter;

(iii)   Crutches; or

(iv)    A cane.

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(b)     Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person convicted of a
misdemeanor for the violation of any of the provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law is
subject to a fine of not more than $500.

SECTION 2. 3. 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 708.

This bill revises and restates existing law concerning explosives and destructive devices. It
also prohibits the manufacture, transport, possession, control, storage, sale, distribution,
or use of a destructive device except by authorized personnel. Further, the bill prohibits
the possession of explosive, incendiary, or toxic materials with intent to create a
destructive device. Upon conviction, violators of these provisions are guilty of a felony
and subject to a fine of not more than $250,000, imprisonment for not more than 25 years,
or both.

Senate Bill 279, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on May 8,

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