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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Casting a vote against the proposed incorporation does not prevent the voter from voting for a candidate for a municipal office.
(b) The county board of elections shall:
(1) tally the votes cast for candidates to a municipal office; and
(2) certify the results to the county commissioners or county council.
(c) If less than a majority of those who voted on the question voted in favor of incorporation under the proposed municipal charter, the votes cast for candidates for a municipal office are void.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Local Government § 4-211 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/local-government/md-code-local-govt-sect-4-211/
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