§ 20-603. Petition.

   (a) Initiation. --

   (1) A proposal for annexation of an area to the regional district shall be initiated by a written petition.

   (2) The written petition shall be signed by:

      (i) at least 25% of the residents of the area to be annexed who are registered as voters in county elections; and

      (ii) owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation of the real property located in the area to be annexed.

(b) Verification. -- If a written petition for annexation is submitted to the County Council, the chair of the County Council shall verify:

   (1) the signatures on the written petition; and

   (2) that the petition meets the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this section.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 28, § 7-104(b); 2012, ch. 426, § 2.