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Maryland Code, Local Government § 4-403

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an annexation resolution may be introduced in the legislative body of the municipality in accordance with:

(1) the requirements and practices applicable to its legislative enactments; and

(2) the requirements of § 4-303(a) of this title.

(b) Before an annexation resolution is introduced, the legislative body shall obtain consent from:

(1) at least 25% of the registered voters who are residents in the area to be annexed; and

(2) the owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation of the real property in the area to be annexed.

(c) The annexation resolution:

(1) shall describe by a survey of courses and distances the exact area to be annexed;

(2) may also describe by landmarks and other well-known terms the exact area to be annexed; and

(3) shall contain a complete and detailed description of the conditions and circumstances that apply to:

(i) the change in boundaries; and

(ii) the residents and property in the area to be annexed.

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