Md. Code, Local Government § 4-502
Md. Code, Local Government § 4-502
in effect(a) To initiate a merger, the legislative body of each municipality shall adopt a proposal of unification.
(b) Each municipality shall adopt the proposal of unification:
(1) in substantially identical form; and
(2) in the manner that the municipality adopts ordinary legislation.
(c) The proposal of unification shall include a detailed description of the boundaries of the proposed municipality that:
(1) is comprised of a survey of courses and distances; and
(2) may refer to general landmarks and place names.
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