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Delegation approves HCC police bill and license-board change; tables salon alcohol proposal
Summary
The Washington County Delegation approved legislation to expand Hagerstown Community College police jurisdiction and moved forward a change to the county Board of License Commissioners membership, tabled a salon alcohol-license draft and removed a separate treasurer salary request from the delegation's legislative list.
The Washington County Delegation approved legislation to expand the jurisdiction of Hagerstown Community College police officers, advanced a bill changing membership of the Washington County Board of License Commissioners and tabled a draft that would have allowed limited alcohol service at barbershops and beauty salons.
The delegation met Jan. 22 and voted on several local legislative requests and housekeeping items. Delegate Valentine moved the delegation forward on Hagerstown Community College's police-force legislation (5LR1062); Delegate Baker seconded the motion and members voiced assent. Delegation leaders said HCC's bill would extend campus officers' authority so they can partner with county law enforcement during emergencies and support the college's new Bowman Center and training activities.
The delegat…
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