Md. Code, Local Government § 4-501

This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 4-501, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.

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§4–501.

Official statutory text

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, two or more abutting municipalities located in the same county may merge to form one municipality.

(b) The governing body of the county must approve any merger under this subtitle.

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