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§ 20–605

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 20-605 (2026)
Title 20. Maryland-Washington Regional District
Subtitle 6. Prince George's County -- Annexation

§ 20–605Copy Citation

(a)
(1)
The County Council shall give public notice of a hearing on the local law introduced under § 20–604 of this subtitle.
(2)
The notice required under this subsection shall be published at least four times at not less than weekly intervals in a newspaper of general circulation in the area proposed to be annexed.
(3)
The notice required under this subsection shall include:
(i)
a brief and accurate description of the change in boundaries proposed in the local law and the conditions and circumstances applicable to the change in boundaries; and
(ii)
the time and place where the public hearing on the proposed local law will be held.
(b)
The hearing shall:
(1)
commence not less than 7 days after the fourth publication of the required notice of the hearing; and
(2)
be held at the location identified in the notice.
(c)
After the required notice and hearing on the local law, a majority of the County Council may adopt the local law.