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MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 3 - Amendment or Repeal of Charter|Section 4-310 - Annual Duties Regarding Charter Amendments -- Municipality

    (a)    (1)    At the end of each calendar or fiscal year, each municipality shall compile a complete set of charter enactments of the municipality for that year.        (2)    The charter enactments in the compilation shall be in a numerical sequence, beginning with No. 1, and in a separate series for each year.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, copies of the compilation shall be:            (i)    kept on permanent record at the offices of the chief executive officer and legislative body of the municipality;            (ii)    made available at those offices for inspection during regular business hours; and            (iii)    provided by those offices without charge.        (2)    The county in which the municipality is located may make other copies of the compilation available at a reasonable cost to any person.    (c)    On or before March 1 of each year, the municipality shall provide without charge copies of the compilation to the Department of Legislative Services as provided in § 4–109 of this title.    (d)    Along with the compilation provided under subsection (c) of this section, the municipality shall provide to the Department of Legislative Services, as provided in § 4–109 of this title, a statement that includes information on any referendum on a proposed charter amendment.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 3 - Amendment or Repeal of Charter|Section 4-311 - Annual Duties Regarding Charter Amendments -- Department of Legislative Services

    (a)    (1)    At the end of each calendar year, the Department of Legislative Services shall ask each municipality whether any charter enactments have been adopted during that calendar year or the last fiscal year.        (2)    The municipality promptly shall:            (i)    answer the inquiry; and            (ii)    verify, by a signed and notarized statement, that copies of the charter enactments already have been sent to the Department of Legislative Services.    (b)    (1)    The Department of Legislative Services promptly shall certify to the State Comptroller if a municipality does not comply with subsection (a) of this section or § 4–310(c) or (d) of this subtitle.        (2)    If the Department of Legislative Services certifies noncompliance, the Comptroller may discontinue all funds, grants, or State aid that the municipality is entitled to under State law relating to:            (i)    the income tax;            (ii)    the tax on racing;            (iii)    the recordation tax;            (iv)    the admissions and amusement tax; and            (v)    license taxes or fees.    (c)    The Department of Legislative Services shall:        (1)    arrange in a logical and convenient order the titles or the full text of the laws of the municipalities that amend the municipal charters; and        (2)    publish on the General Assembly website each title, identified as a title of the laws of the municipality,  or the full text of each law of the municipalities that amends the municipal charters.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 3 - Amendment or Repeal of Charter|Section 4-312 - Compilation of Municipal Charters by Department of Legislative Services

    (a)    The Department of Legislative Services shall compile the charters of all municipalities into a single publication.    (b)    The Department of Legislative Services shall update the compilation of municipal charters on a regular basis.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 3 - Amendment or Repeal of Charter|Section 4-313 - Repeal of Charter -- by Charter Amendment

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the repeal of an entire municipal charter, and the termination of the municipality, may be accomplished by a charter amendment adopted under this subtitle.    (b)    The following need not contain the text of the municipal charter that is proposed for repeal and may simply state that the charter is proposed for repeal:        (1)    the resolution of the legislative body of the municipality, or the petition of the qualified voters, proposing the repeal of the municipal charter;        (2)    the posting and publication of the proposed repeal of the municipal charter; and        (3)    the submission of the resolution proposing the repeal of the municipal charter and the favorable vote on the resolution to the Department of Legislative Services as provided in § 4–109 of this title.    (c)    After a municipal charter is repealed, the charter may not be included in any later edition or codification of the public local laws of the county or State.    (d)    The resolution or petition to initiate the repeal of a municipal charter may provide for the disposition of the assets of the municipality and the liquidation of any debt of the municipality.    (e)    If no disposition is made in accordance with subsection (d) of this section, the county commissioners or county council of the county in which the municipality is located shall:        (1)    succeed to full ownership, title, and control of the assets of the municipality after the municipal charter is repealed; and        (2)    pay the debts and obligations of the municipality in accordance with the terms of the debts and obligations.    (f)    While a municipal charter remains in effect, the county commissioners or county council of the county in which the municipality is located may provide, by written agreement with the municipality, when the repeal of the charter takes effect, for:        (1)    the transfer of some or all of the assets of the municipality; and        (2)    the assumption of some or all of the debts and obligations of the municipality.    (g)    (1)    To provide the revenue necessary to pay the debts and obligations of a municipality as of the time the municipal charter is repealed, the county commissioners or county council of the county in which the municipality is located shall:            (i)    establish a special tax area with the same boundaries as the former municipality; and            (ii)    impose a special tax or special assessment in the special tax area and collect the special tax or special assessment in the same manner as other county property taxes are collected.        (2)    The proceeds of the tax or assessment shall be applied only to the debt and obligation of the former municipality.        (3)    The tax or assessment shall be discontinued when all debts and obligations of the former municipality have been paid.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 3 - Amendment or Repeal of Charter|Section 4-314 - Repeal of Charter -- by Operation of Law

    (a)    If the following conditions are satisfied, the Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services promptly shall certify all the facts to the Secretary of State:        (1)    a municipality fails for 3 consecutive years to file with the Department of Legislative Services a comprehensive statement of financial condition as required under § 16–103 of this article;        (2)    the Executive Director of the Department of Legislative Services has reasonable cause to believe the municipality is no longer actively operating as a municipality under its charter; and        (3)    the Legislative Auditor certifies that the municipality has no debts or obligations outstanding and unpaid.    (b)    (1)    On receiving a certification under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of State shall issue a public proclamation declaring that the municipal charter is repealed under this section.        (2)    The Secretary of State shall file copies of the proclamation with:            (i)    the clerk of the Court of Appeals;            (ii)    the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the municipality is located; and            (iii)    the Department of Legislative Services.    (c)    The repeal of the municipal charter is effective on the first day of the month after a proclamation is issued under subsection (b) of this section.    (d)    On and after the effective date of the repeal:        (1)    the former municipality may not be treated as a municipality; and        (2)    the repealed municipal charter may not be included in any later edition or codification of public local laws of the county in which the municipality was located or of the State.    (e)    If the assets and liabilities of the former municipality have not been disposed of before a municipal charter is repealed, after the charter is repealed the county commissioners or county council of the county in which the municipality is located shall:        (1)    succeed to full ownership, title, and control of the assets of the municipality; and        (2)    liquidate the debt of the municipality as provided in § 4–313 of this subtitle.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-401 - Power to Enlarge Municipal Boundaries by Annexation

    (a)    Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the legislative body of a municipality may enlarge its boundaries by annexation as provided in this subtitle.    (b)    The power of annexation applies only to land that:        (1)    is contiguous and adjoining to the existing boundaries of the municipality; and        (2)    does not create an unincorporated area that is bounded on all sides by:            (i)    real property presently in the boundaries of the municipality;            (ii)    real property proposed to be in the boundaries of the municipality as a result of the proposed annexation; or            (iii)    any combination of real property described in item (i) or (ii) of this item.    (c)    A municipality may not annex land that is in another municipality.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-402 - Initiation of Annexation -- in General

    An annexation proposal may be initiated by:         (1)    the legislative body of the municipality as provided in § 4–403 of this subtitle; or        (2)    a petition in accordance with § 4–404 of this subtitle.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-403 - Proposal for Annexation -- Initiation by Legislative Body

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, an annexation resolution may be introduced in the legislative body of the municipality in accordance with:        (1)    the requirements and practices applicable to its legislative enactments; and        (2)    the requirements of § 4–303(a) of this title.    (b)    Before an annexation resolution is introduced, the legislative body shall obtain consent from:        (1)    at least 25% of the registered voters who are residents in the area to be annexed; and        (2)    the owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation of the real property in the area to be annexed.    (c)    The annexation resolution:        (1)    shall describe by a survey of courses and distances the exact area to be annexed;        (2)    may also describe by landmarks and other well–known terms the exact area to be annexed; and        (3)    shall contain a complete and detailed description of the conditions and circumstances that apply to:            (i)    the change in boundaries; and            (ii)    the residents and property in the area to be annexed.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-404 - Proposal for Annexation -- Initiation by Petition

    (a)    Subject to § 4–413 of this subtitle, an annexation petition shall be signed by:        (1)    at least 25% of the registered voters who are residents in the area to be annexed; and        (2)    the owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation of the real property in the area to be annexed.    (b)    After an annexation petition is presented to the legislative body of the municipality, the presiding officer of the legislative body shall verify:        (1)    the signatures on the petition; and        (2)    that the petition meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.    (c)    (1)    After verifying compliance with the requirements of this section, the presiding officer of the legislative body promptly shall cause a resolution proposing the change of boundaries as requested by the petition to be introduced in the legislative body.        (2)    The annexation resolution shall conform to the form and content requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-405 - Provisions of Resolution

    (a)    An annexation resolution shall provide that the residents in the area to be annexed and their property shall be added to the municipality, generally subject or not, as applicable, to specific provisions of the municipal charter.    (b)    (1)    Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, an annexation resolution may provide, for stated periods and under specific conditions, special treatment of the residents in the area to be annexed and their property as to:            (i)    rates of municipal taxation; and            (ii)    municipal services and facilities.        (2)    After an annexation resolution takes effect, any change in the provisions for special treatment for stated periods and under specific conditions may be made only by a resolution enacted under this subtitle.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-406 - Public Notice and Hearing on Resolution

    (a)    After an annexation resolution is introduced, the chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality shall publish notice in accordance with the requirements of this section that:        (1)    briefly and accurately describes the proposed annexation and the applicable conditions and circumstances; and        (2)    specifies the date, time, and place that the legislative body sets for the public hearing on the proposed annexation.    (b)    After an annexation resolution is introduced, the chief executive or the administrative officer of the municipality shall notify commercial property owners in the area to be annexed of:        (1)    all personal property taxes and fees imposed by the municipality; and        (2)    the date, time, and place that the legislative body sets for the public hearing on the proposed annexation.    (c)    (1)    Public notice of the annexation resolution shall be published:            (i)    1.    at least four times; or                2.    if the total area of the proposed annexation is 25 acres or less, at least two times;            (ii)    at not less than weekly intervals; and            (iii)    in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the municipality and the area to be annexed.        (2)    The public hearing shall be:            (i)    set no sooner than 15 days after the final required publication of the public notice; and            (ii)    held in the municipality or the area to be annexed.    (d)    Immediately after the first publication of the public notice, the municipality shall provide a copy of the public notice to:        (1)    the governing body of the county in which the municipality is located; and        (2)    any regional or State planning agency with jurisdiction in the county.    (e)    The county and any regional or State planning agency with jurisdiction in the county has the right to be heard before the public at the hearing on the proposed annexation.    (f)    (1)    The public hearing may be rescheduled for or continued to a later date not more than 30 days after:            (i)    the date when the hearing was originally scheduled; or            (ii)    the date on which the hearing began but was not completed.        (2)    If the hearing is rescheduled or continued, public notice shall be published:            (i)    at least 7 days before the date of the rescheduled or continued hearing; and            (ii)    in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality and the area to be annexed.        (3)    The public notice shall:            (i)    briefly and accurately describe the area to be annexed; and            (ii)    specify the date, time, and place of the rescheduled or continued public hearing.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-407 - Enactment of Resolution

    (a)    After a public hearing, the legislative body of a municipality may enact an annexation resolution in accordance with its normal legislative procedure.    (b)    The annexation resolution may not take effect until at least 45 days after its enactment.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-408 - Petition for Referendum -- by Residents of Area to Be Annexed

    (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.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-409 - Petition for Referendum -- by Qualified Voters of Municipality

    (a)    At any time within 45 days after enactment of an annexation resolution, at least 20% of the qualified voters of the municipality 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.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-410 - Petition for Referendum -- by County Governing Body

    (a)    At any time within 45 days after enactment of an annexation resolution, the governing body of the county or counties in which the municipality is located, by at least a two–thirds majority vote, may petition the chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality for a referendum on the resolution.    (b)    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.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-411 - Date and Location for Referendum; Public Notice

    (a)    The chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality shall schedule a referendum on the annexation resolution and publish notice of the date, time, and place at which the referendum will be held.    (b)    The referendum shall be held:        (1)    no sooner than 15 days and no later than 90 days after notices of the referendum are published; and        (2)    at one or more places in:            (i)    the municipality, for the referendum in the municipality; and            (ii)    the area to be annexed, for the referendum in that area.    (c)    Public notice of the referendum shall be published:        (1)    twice at not less than weekly intervals; and        (2)    in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the municipality and the area to be annexed.
MD. Local Government Code Ann. §  4-412 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Local Government|Division II - Municipalities|Title 4 - In General|Subtitle 4 - Annexation|Section 4-412 - Referendum

    (a)    The governing body of a municipality, by ordinance, resolution, or regulation, may provide for conducting and tabulating the results of a referendum held under this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    The annexation resolution shall be submitted to:            (i)    a referendum of the qualified voters of the municipality if the petition for referendum was presented by the residents of the municipality;            (ii)    subject to § 4–413 of this subtitle, a referendum of the registered voters who are residents in the area to be annexed if the petition for referendum was presented by the residents of the area to be annexed; or            (iii)    separate referendums of the voters specified in items (i) and (ii) of this paragraph if a petition for referendum was presented by the residents of the municipality and the residents in the area to be annexed.        (2)    A petition for referendum presented by the governing body of a county shall be acted on in the same manner as a petition for referendum presented by the residents of the area to be annexed.    (c)    The ballot shall:        (1)    contain a summary of the annexation resolution; and        (2)    provide for the voter to indicate a choice for or against the annexation resolution.    (d)    (1)    If only one petition for a referendum is filed and if a majority of the persons voting on the annexation resolution vote for the resolution, the resolution takes effect on the 14th day after the referendum.        (2)    (i)    If a referendum is conducted for both the residents of the municipality and the residents in the area to be annexed, the votes cast for the two referendums shall be tabulated separately to show the votes cast in the municipality and the area to be annexed.            (ii)    If in both referendums a majority of the persons voting on the annexation resolution vote for the resolution, the resolution takes effect on the 14th day after the referendum.            (iii)    If two referendums are held, the annexation resolution is void unless a majority in both referendums vote for the resolution.    (e)    The municipality shall pay for a referendum held under this subtitle.