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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor
S.B. 153
1. SUSPEND FURTHER PROCEEDINGS; AND
2. REMAND THE CASE TO THE COMMISSION FOR FURTHER
PROCEEDINGS TO GIVE THE SUBSEQUENT INJURY FUND AN OPPORTUNITY TO
DEFEND AGAINST THE CLAIM.
(3) IF THE SUBSEQUENT INJURY FUND IS IMPLEADED ON APPEAL
BEFORE THE COURT OF SPECIAL APPEALS AND UNLESS THE COURT FINDS THAT THE
IMPLEADER WHO FILED IN BAD FAITH OR WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL JUSTIFICATION,
THE COURT SHALL:
(I) SUSPEND FURTHER PROCEEDINGS; AND
(II) REMAND THE CASE TO THE COMMISSION FOR FURTHER
PROCEEDINGS TO GIVE THE SUBSEQUENT INJURY FUND AN OPPORTUNITY TO
DEFEND AGAINST THE CLAIM.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall be
construed to apply only prospectively and may not be applied or interpreted to have
any effect on or application to any appeal filed before the effective date of this Act.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take
effect October 1, 2003.
May 21, 2003
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, today I have
vetoed Senate Bill 153 - Task Force to Study Health Regulations for Bed and
Breakfast Operators.
This bill creates a Task Force to Study Health Regulations for Bed and Breakfast
Operators. This task force is composed of 14 members, including State legislators,
agency officials, economic development representatives, and interested parties from
the bed and breakfast industry, among others. Its mission includes an examination of
health regulations governing bed and breakfast operators, including requirements for
the use of certain cooking instruments and equipment. The task force also is charged
with comparing Maryland health regulations with health regulations in other states
governing bed and breakfast operators. Additionally, the bill requires the task force to
report its findings and recommendations regarding regulations on the need for a
commercial or stainless steel kitchen to the Governor and the General Assembly by
December 31, 2003, at which time the bill terminates.
I understand the need for appropriate health and safety measures to be in place
within Maryland's bed and breakfast operations to protect Maryland citizens and
visitors to our State. To meet this goal, bed and breakfasts operators rely upon the
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