§ 4-401. Power to enlarge municipal boundaries by annexation

   (a) In general. -- 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) Land to which power applies. -- 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) Annexation of land in another municipality prohibited. -- A municipality may not annex land that is in another municipality.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 23A, § 19(a), (m); 2013, ch. 119, § 2.