(a) Casting a vote against the proposed incorporation does not prevent the voter from voting for a candidate for a municipal office.
(b) The county board of elections shall:
(1) tally the votes cast for candidates to a municipal office; and
(2) certify the results to the county commissioners or county council.
(c) If less than a majority of those who voted on the question voted in favor of incorporation under the proposed municipal charter, the votes cast for candidates for a municipal office are void.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Incorporation of Municipalities
Section 4-202 - Application of Subtitle
Section 4-203 - Minimum Number of Residents Required
Section 4-204 - Petition for Incorporation
Section 4-205 - Report of Organizing Committee
Section 4-206 - Submission of Proposed Municipal Charter
Section 4-207 - Referendum Request
Section 4-208 - Posting and Publication
Section 4-209 - Referendum; Proclamation of Result
Section 4-210 - Nomination and Election of Municipal Officers
Section 4-211 - Tally and Certification of Election Results
Section 4-212 - Proclamation of Elected Officers; Appointment Process
Section 4-213 - Cost of Referendum and Election of Officers
Section 4-214 - Registration of Municipal Charter
Section 4-215 - Schedule for Phasing in Local Income Tax Payments