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§ 21-701. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState Personnel and PensionsEffective: January 9, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Personnel and Pensions (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Pensions [Titles 20-34] (Refs & Annos)
Title 21. State Retirement and Pension System
Subtitle 7. Forfeiture of Benefits (Refs & Annos)
Effective: January 9, 2019
MD Code, State Personnel and Pensions, § 21-701
§ 21-701. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Domestic relations order
(b) “Domestic relations order” means an order issued in accordance with § 21-502(a)(2) of this title, § 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees that assigns a benefit to a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent of a public employee in connection with a decree or order of alimony, child support, or divorce.
Final adjudication
(c) “Final adjudication” means adjudication by a trial court resulting in final disposition of all charges that constitute a qualifying crime.
Public employee
(d) “Public employee” means an individual who:
(1) is employed in a position listed in § 21-702 of this subtitle; and
(2) has been charged with a qualifying crime.
Qualifying crime
(e) “Qualifying crime” means a felony:
(1) that is committed in the course of a public employee's duties and responsibilities;
(2) that is committed through the use of the public employee's authority derived from the position of employment; and
(3) the commission of which results in, or is attempted to result in, gain, profit, or advantage for the public employee.

Credits

Added by Acts 2016, c. 220, § 1, eff. Jan. 9, 2019.
MD Code, State Personnel and Pensions, § 21-701, MD ST PERS & PENS § 21-701
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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