§ 1–209
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 1-209 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 2
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(a)
In this section, “uniformed services” has the meaning stated in 38 U.S.C. § 4303 and 20 C.F.R. § 1002.5(o).
(b)
This section applies to all employees of a governmental unit of a county or a municipality in the State.
(c)
Each governmental unit may provide leave with pay:
(1)
for jury service;
(2)
to attend employee organization events approved for this purpose by the head of the governmental unit;
(3)
for up to 30 days for uniformed services training or active uniformed services duty in a reserve unit of the armed forces or in the organized militia;
(4)
unless the employee is a party to the action or a paid witness, to appear in compliance with a subpoena:
(i)
in court;
(ii)
before a grand jury;
(iii)
before an administrative unit; or
(iv)
for a deposition;
(5)
for administrative leave for the purpose of immediately removing an employee from the work site, if the employee:
(i)
poses a threat to self, another individual, or county or municipal property; or
(ii)
is incapable of properly performing the employee’s duties because of extraordinary circumstances; and
(6)
for any other paid leave the head of a governmental unit considers necessary.