Md. Code, Local Government § 4-506
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 4-506, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§4–506.
Official statutory text
(a) If a referendum is required under § 4–304 of this title, the referendum shall occur on the same day in each municipality.
(b) Each municipality shall administer and pay for the referendum in proportion to its respective population.
(c) In a referendum, the unified charter is adopted if a majority of votes cast in each municipality is in favor of adoption.
(b) Each municipality shall administer and pay for the referendum in proportion to its respective population.
(c) In a referendum, the unified charter is adopted if a majority of votes cast in each municipality is in favor of adoption.
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