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May 22, 2003

The Honorable Michael E. Busch
Speaker of the House
State House
Annapolis MD 21401

Dear Mr. Speaker:

In accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, today I have

(c) (1) If the court places on probation a defendant who has been convicted
of a violation of [§ 21-902(a) or (b)] § 21-902 of the Transportation Article OR § 2-503,
§ 2-504, § 2-505, § 2-506, OR § 3-211 OF THE CRIMINAL LAW ARTICLE, the court shall
require as a condition that the defendant participate in an alcohol OR DRUG
treatment or education program approved by the Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene, unless the court finds and states on the record that the interests of the
defendant and the public do not require the imposition of this condition.

6-220.

(c) (1) When the crime for which the judgment is being stayed is for a
violation of § 21-902 of the Transportation Article OR § 2-503, § 2-504, § 2-505, § 2-506,
OR § 3-211 OF THE CRIMINAL LAW ARTICLE, the court shall impose a period of
probation and, as a condition of the probation:

(i) shall require the defendant to participate in an alcohol OR
DRUG treatment or education program approved by the Department of Health and
Mental Hygiene, unless the court finds and states on the record that the interests of
the defendant and the public do not require the imposition of this condition; and

(ii) may prohibit the defendant from operating a motor vehicle
unless the motor vehicle is equipped with an ignition interlock system under § 27-107
of the Transportation Article.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2003.

6-219.

Article - Criminal Procedure

driving offenses under certain circumstances.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Criminal Procedure
Section 6-219(c)(l) and 6-220(c)(l)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2001 Volume and 2002 Supplement)

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

ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

H.B. 350