(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.
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