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Balto. Co. Council rejects youth tanning bill

Council rejects youth tanning bill

A proposal to restrict minors' use of tanning facilities in Baltimore County, and assess penalties on those who violate the law, failed Monday by a County Council vote of 2 to 5. Two councilmen who voted against the measure said it would usurp parents' rights.

Council members say they wouldn't accept pay raise

A citizens advisory board believes that Baltimore County's councilmen merit a raise, but most of them said that they would not accept a pay increase.

 
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