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§ 1-204. Credits for veterans

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLocal GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Local Government (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Definitions; General Provisions [Titles 1-3] (Refs & Annos)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Local Personnel (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-204
Formerly cited as Art. 96 1/2, § 48
§ 1-204. Credits for veterans
Currentness
In general
(a) If a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of the State makes appointments to government positions under a civil service or merit system law or ordinance, the unit that provides eligibility lists for appointments shall adopt rules or regulations to grant special credit to honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces of the United States who have been residents of the State for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date on which the veteran takes a merit system examination.
Nature and extent of credits
(b)(1) The unit may determine the nature and extent of the special credit granted to veterans.
(2) The unit may grant a greater credit to veterans with a disability than to veterans who do not have a disability.
Spouses
(c) The credit granted to a veteran under this section may be extended to:
(1) the spouse of a veteran if the veteran is unable to qualify for merit system appointment because of a disability; and
(2) the unmarried surviving spouse of a deceased veteran.
Exemptions allowed
(d) The unit may exempt war veterans under the age of 55 years from any age limitation or requirement.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-204, MD LOCAL GOVT § 1-204
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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