# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 4. In General

### Subtitle 5. Merger of Municipalities

#### Section 4-501

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, two or more abutting municipalities located in the same county may merge to form one municipality.

(b) The governing body of the county must approve any merger under this subtitle.

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