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Md. Code Ann., Loc. Gov't § 4-401

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the legislative body of a municipality may enlarge its boundaries by annexation as provided in this subtitle.

(b) The power of annexation applies only to land that:

(1) is contiguous and adjoining to the existing boundaries of the municipality; and

(2) does not create an unincorporated area that is bounded on all sides by:

(i) real property presently in the boundaries of the municipality;

(ii) real property proposed to be in the boundaries of the municipality as a result of the proposed annexation; or

(iii) any combination of real property described in item (i) or (ii) of this item.

(c) A municipality may not annex land that is in another municipality.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.