# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 4. In General

### Subtitle 4. Annexation

#### Section 4-411

(a) The chief executive and administrative officer of the municipality shall schedule a referendum on the annexation resolution and publish notice of the date, time, and place at which the referendum will be held.

(b) The referendum shall be held:

  (1) no sooner than 15 days and no later than 90 days after notices of the referendum are published; and

  (2) at one or more places in:

    (i) the municipality, for the referendum in the municipality; and

    (ii) the area to be annexed, for the referendum in that area.

(c) Public notice of the referendum shall be published:

  (1) twice at not less than weekly intervals; and

  (2) in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the municipality and the area to be annexed.

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