ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                          H.B. 1165

waters, the effect on other riparian property owners, and the present and projected
needs for any proposed commercial or industrial use. The port wardens shall have the
power to regulate the materials and construction for the aforesaid improvements and
to make certain that any improvements in the waters within the municipality do not
render the navigation too close and confined. This provision in no way intends to
affect or conflict with any zoning power of a municipality.

(ii) No person may build any wharf or pier, or carry out any earth or
other material for the purpose of building a wharf or pier, nor shall any persons place
or erect mooring piles, floating wharves, buoys, or anchors without a license or permit
from the port wardens. If any person violates the provisions of this section, or if any
person builds any wharf or pier a greater distance into the waters of the port, or in a
different form, or of different materials than determined and allowed by the wardens,
he is subject to a fine as imposed by the legislative body of the municipal corporation.

(iii) In all differences that arise between any aggrieved party and
the port wardens of that municipal corporation concerning the discharge of the duties
of the port wardens, an appeal may be taken to the legislative body of the municipal
corporation OR, IF AUTHORIZED BY THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION BY ORDINANCE,
TO THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE APPROPRIATE COUNTY.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 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 1165 - Comptroller - Tax Liens - Reports by Financial Institutions.

This bill alters the content requirements for reports by a financial institution to the
State Comptroller concerning persons whose property is subject to a tax lien, if the
financial institution submits reports under the Federal Parent Locator Service.

Senate Bill 773, 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 1165.

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

House Bill No. 1165

AN ACT concerning

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