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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
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DIVISION II. MUNICIPALITIES |
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TITLE 4. IN GENERAL |
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SUBTITLE 5. MERGER OF MUNICIPALITIES |
§ 4-506. Referendum procedures
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(a) Timing. -- If a referendum is required under § 4-304 of this title, the referendum shall occur on the same day in each municipality.
(b) Administration and cost. -- Each municipality shall administer and pay for the referendum in proportion to its respective population.
(c) Majority needed. -- In a referendum, the unified charter is adopted if a majority of votes cast in each municipality is in favor of adoption.