S.B. 223                                                 VETOES

(7) THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT PREVENT RESIDENTS AND THEIR
GUESTS IN A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN PRINCE GEORGE'S
COUNTY THAT HOLDS A CLASS C (ON-SALE) BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSE FROM
CONSUMING WINE NOT PURCHASED FROM THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY, IF:

(I)      THE WINE IS CONSUMED WITH A MEAL IN THE DINING ROOM;
AND

(II)     THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY:

1.. IS OPERATED BY A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THE
CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT OF PERSONS AT LEAST 60 YEARS OLD;

2.       HAS BEEN INCORPORATED FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR;

3.       HAS OBTAINED A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FROM
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGING UNDER ARTICLE 70B, § 11 OF THE CODE; AND

4.       PREPARES AND SERVES MEALS DURING REGULAR
OPERATING HOURS TO RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
June 1, 2004.

May 26, 2004

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, I have today
vetoed Senate Bill 223 - Harford County Liquor Control Board - Operating Expenses
- Salaries.

This bill provides that the full amount of the salaries of the members of the Harford
County Liquor Control Board is to be included as specified operating expenses under
specified circumstances and makes specified technical and conforming changes.

House Bill 338, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me on April
27, 2004, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign
Senate Bill 223.

Very truly yours,
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
Governor

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