# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 4. In General

### Subtitle 5. Merger of Municipalities

#### Section 4-502

(a) To initiate a merger, the legislative body of each municipality shall adopt a proposal of unification.

(b) Each municipality shall adopt the proposal of unification:

  (1) in substantially identical form; and

  (2) in the manner that the municipality adopts ordinary legislation.

(c) The proposal of unification shall include a detailed description of the boundaries of the proposed municipality that:

  (1) is comprised of a survey of courses and distances; and

  (2) may refer to general landmarks and place names.

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