§ 20-603

Maryland § 20-603

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article glu: Land Use
• Title: 20

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(a) (1) A proposal for annexation of an area to the regional district shall be initiated by a written petition.

(2) The written petition shall be signed by:

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

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

(b) If a written petition for annexation is submitted to the County Council, the chair of the County Council shall verify:

(1) the signatures on the written petition; and

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