H.B. 576                                                 VETOES

(iii) quality control.

(b) (1) Only DNA records that directly relate to the identification of
individuals shall be collected and stored.

(2) DNA records may not be used for any purposes other than those
specified in this subtitle.

2-510.

A match obtained between an evidence sample and a data base entry may only
be used as probable cause to obtain [a blood sample] AN ADDITIONAL DNA SAMPLE
from the subject and is not admissible at trial unless confirmed by additional testing.

Chapter 465 of the Acts of 2002

SECTION 5. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, subject to Section 4 of
this Act, this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2002. [It shall remain effective for a
period of 1 year and, at the end of September 30, 2003, with no further action required
by the General Assembly, this Act shall be abrogated and of no further force and
effect.]

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 576 - Cecil County — Board of Education — Selection of Members.

This bill is intended to require that members of the Cecil County Board of Education
be elected. Additionally, the bill establishes a procedure for the election of members of
the Cecil County Board of Education, and sets a specified term of office for elected
members. Finally, the bill submits the Act to a referendum vote of the legally qualified
voters of Cecil County in November 2004, the question of whether to have an elected
or appointed school board.

Senate Bill 518, 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 576.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

Governor

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