Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6 - Prince George's County -- Annexation
Section 20-603 - Petition

(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.