# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 22. Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems

### Subtitle 2. Membership

#### Section 22-217

Membership ends if the member:

(1) is separated from employment for more than:

  (i) 4 years, if a member of the Employees' Retirement System; or

  (ii) 5 years, if a member of the Teachers' Retirement System;

(2) withdraws the member's accumulated contributions;

(3) transfers to the Employees' Pension System or Teachers' Pension System;

(4) becomes a retiree; or

(5) dies.

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