§ 29–111
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 29-111 (2026)
Title 29. Benefits Other Than Service Retirement Benefits
Subtitle 1. Disability Benefits
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(a)
This section applies to the State Police Retirement System.
(b)
Except as provided in § 24–401.1(k) of this article, the Board of Trustees shall grant a special disability retirement allowance to a member if:
(1)
the member is totally and permanently incapacitated for duty arising out of or in the course of the actual performance of duty without willful negligence by the member; and
(2)
the medical board certifies that:
(i)
the member is totally incapacitated, either mentally or physically, for the further performance of duty;
(ii)
the incapacity is likely to be permanent; and
(iii)
the member should be retired.
(c)
Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a special disability retirement allowance equals the lesser of:
(1)
the member’s average final compensation; or
(2)
the sum of:
(i)
an annuity that is the actuarial equivalent of the member’s accumulated contributions at retirement; and
(ii)
a pension equal to two–thirds of the member’s average final compensation.
(d)
(1)
This subsection applies to a member who is at least normal retirement age.
(2)
A special disability retirement allowance equals the greater of:
(i)
a normal service retirement allowance; or
(ii)
a special disability retirement allowance computed in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.