Maryland § 4-508
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-508, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-508.
(a) (1) A merging municipality shall transfer its assets and liabilities to the unified municipality.
(2) The merging municipality shall transfer the assets and liabilities by legal instruments separate from the unified charter and resolution.
(3) The invalidity of a legal instrument that transfers or disposes of any property of a merging municipality does not affect the validity of the unified charter.
(b) Within 60 days after the unified charter is adopted, the legislative bodies of the merging municipalities jointly shall send the information concerning the charter to the Department of Legislative Services as provided in § 4–109 of this title.
(c) The exact text of the unified charter adopted under this subtitle, including any amendments, shall be included in any edition or codification of the charter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-508
What does Maryland Code § 4-508 cover?
Section 4-508 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 4-508?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 4-508" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 4-508 apply to my situation?
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