# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 2. Department of State Police

### Subtitle 4. Police Employees and Civilian Employees

#### Section 2-415

(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

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