# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 4. In General

### Subtitle 5. Merger of Municipalities

#### Section 4-504

(a) The unified charter is a legal document separate from any other legal instrument.

(b) The unified charter shall provide that the unified municipality receive the assets and liabilities of the merging municipalities.

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