§ 4-401
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§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.