Md. Code, Local Government § 4-408

This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 4-408, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.

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§4–408.

Official statutory text

(a) Subject to § 4–413 of this subtitle, at any time within 45 days after enactment of an annexation resolution, at least 20% of the registered voters who are residents in the area to be annexed may petition the chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality in writing for a referendum on the resolution.

(b) After a petition is presented to the chief executive and administrative officer, the officer shall verify:

(1) the signatures on the petition; and

(2) that the petition meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) After verifying compliance with the requirements of this section, the chief executive and administrative officer, by proclamation, shall suspend the effectiveness of the annexation resolution pending the results of the referendum.

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