(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 4-401 - Power to Enlarge Municipal Boundaries by Annexation
Section 4-402 - Initiation of Annexation -- in General
Section 4-403 - Proposal for Annexation -- Initiation by Legislative Body
Section 4-404 - Proposal for Annexation -- Initiation by Petition
Section 4-405 - Provisions of Resolution
Section 4-406 - Public Notice and Hearing on Resolution
Section 4-407 - Enactment of Resolution
Section 4-408 - Petition for Referendum -- by Residents of Area to Be Annexed
Section 4-409 - Petition for Referendum -- by Qualified Voters of Municipality
Section 4-410 - Petition for Referendum -- by County Governing Body
Section 4-411 - Date and Location for Referendum; Public Notice
Section 4-413 - Right of Property Owners to Participate
Section 4-414 - Copies of Resolution