# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 13. Contractual Employment and Service Contracts in Executive Branch

### Subtitle 2. Contractual Employees Generally

#### Section 13-204

Except as authorized under Sec. 13-303 of this title, the Secretary may not continue certification for any contractual employee if the Secretary determines that the services performed under the contract:

(1) encompass permanent functions;

(2) have no specific expiration date; and

(3) regularly are performed on a basis that is at least equal to 50% of the work responsibility of a full-time permanent employee.

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Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)