ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

H.B. 493

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:

Article - Criminal Procedure

6-220.

(h) In Allegany County, Calvert County, Charles County, Garrett County,
Howard County, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, and St. Mary's County, the court may
impose a sentence of imprisonment as a condition of probation.

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

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
vetoed House Bill 493 - Vehicle Laws - Special and Commemorative License Plates -
Renewal Fee and Sunset.

This bill requires the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to establish an additional
renewal fee set by MVA each time the plate is renewed for Chesapeake Bay
Commemorative plates. The MVA must disburse those funds to a nonprofit
organization that is closely related to the theme commemorated by the Chesapeake
Bay Commemorative plate, as designated by the MVA. The MVA must consult with
the designated nonprofit organization to establish a schedule for the transfer of funds
collected on behalf of the designated organization. The MVA is required to implement
the renewal fee by January 1, 2004. The bill is effective July 1, 2003, and terminates
on June 30, 2008.

Senate Bill 638, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me,
accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign House
Bill 493.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

Governor

House Bill No. 493

AN ACT concerning

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