§ 12–402
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 12-402 (2026)
Title 12. Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program and Trust
Subtitle 4. Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program
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(a)
(1)
After the Board opens the Program for enrollment, covered employers shall establish a payroll deposit retirement savings arrangement to allow employee participation in the Program.
(2)
A covered employer shall automatically enroll a covered employee in the Program, unless the employee elects to opt out in accordance with procedures established by the Board.
(b)
If a covered employer is not in compliance with subsection (a) of this section, the covered employer may not receive a waiver of the filing fee under § 1–203(b)(13) of the Corporations and Associations Article.
(c)
Employers shall retain the option at all times to set up any type of employer–offered savings arrangement instead of having a payroll deposit retirement savings arrangement to allow employee participation in the Program.
(d)
Compliance with this title and participation in the Program by itself does not create a fiduciary obligation of an employer with respect to the operation of the Program or funds contributed to the Program.