§ 2–415
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 2-415 (2026)
Title 2. Department of State Police
Subtitle 4. Police Employees and Civilian Employees
§ 2–415LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Retirement shall occur in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(2)
Except for the Secretary, retirement is mandatory as provided in § 24-401(c) of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(b)
(1)
The Secretary may apply for disability retirement on behalf of a police employee in accordance with § 29-103 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(2)
This subsection does not prevent a police employee from exercising the individual’s rights under § 21-111 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.
(c)
(1)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a police employee, on retirement in good standing, may keep or acquire the handgun issued by the State to that police employee if:
(i)
the police employee reimburses the Department for the replacement value of the handgun; and
(ii)
the Secretary authorizes the transaction.
(2)
The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subsection.