# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 4. In General

### Subtitle 4. Annexation

#### Section 4-401

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)