H.B. 381                                                 VETOES

name of the Zoo be altered; and generally relating to the Baltimore Zoo.

BY adding to

Article - State Finance and Procurement

Section 10-206

Annotated Code of Maryland

(2001 Replacement Volume and 2003 Supplement)

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

Article - State Finance and Procurement

10-206.

ANY PAYMENTS DUE BY THE STATE FOR THE BALTIMORE ZOO UNDER A LEASE
OR SUBLEASE AGREEMENT SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That it is the intent of the
General Assembly that the Maryland Zoological Society, Inc. alter the name of the
Baltimore Zoo to be the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, in recognition of the contribution
of the Zoo to the quality of life of Maryland's citizens and as a valuable resource to the
State.

SECTION 2. 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take
effect July 1, 2004.

May 26, 2004

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, I have today
vetoed House Bill 381 - Vehicle Laws - Interference with Operation of Traffic Control
Device or Railroad Sign or Signal - Prohibitions.

This bill clarifies that a person without lawful authority may not interfere with the
operation of a traffic control device or a railroad sign or signal. It prohibits a person
without lawful authority from possessing, with an intent to use, devices capable of
transmitting specified signals for the purpose of altering or interfering with the
operation of a traffic control device or a railroad sign or signal.

Senate Bill 457, 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 House Bill 381.

Very truly yours,

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