# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 13. Militia

### Subtitle 2. General Provisions

#### Section 13-213

(a) The Governor may adopt regulations that provide for the retirement of officers and enlisted individuals.

(b) The Governor may order a retired officer or enlisted individual to active duty.

(c)

  (1) There is a retired list exclusively restricted to retired officers and enlisted individuals of the organized militia.

  (2) The retired list shall be divided into three groups of retired individuals:

    (i) the National Guard;

    (ii) the Maryland Defense Force; and

    (iii) the Inactive National Guard.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)