§ 27–407
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 27-407 (2026)
Title 27. Judges' Retirement System
Subtitle 4. Benefits
§ 27–407LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section:
(1)
“supplement” means a payment in addition to a retirement allowance that is paid to a retiree or a surviving spouse of a member, former member, or retiree; and
(2)
“supplement” includes a salary, bonus, pension, or spouse’s benefits.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a county may not pay a supplement to a retiree or a surviving spouse of a member, former member, or retiree.
(c)
If a retiree was covered by the contributory plan of the Judges’ Retirement System as a member or former member on or before June 30, 1974, a county may pay a supplement to the retiree or surviving spouse of the retiree, if:
(1)
the sum of the supplement and the retirement allowance of the retiree does not exceed $20,000; or
(2)
the sum of the supplement and the retirement allowance of the surviving spouse does not exceed $10,000.