# Land Use (GLU)

## Title 20. Maryland-Washington Regional District

### Subtitle 6. Prince George's County -- Annexation

#### Section 20-603

(a)

  (1) A proposal for annexation of an area to the regional district shall be initiated by a written petition.

  (2) The written petition shall be signed by:

    (i) at least 25% of the residents of the area to be annexed who are registered as voters in county elections; and

    (ii) owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation of the real property located in the area to be annexed.

(b) If a written petition for annexation is submitted to the County Council, the chair of the County Council shall verify:

  (1) the signatures on the written petition; and

  (2) that the petition meets the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Land Use (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)