# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 30. Optional Retirement Program

### Subtitle 3. Participation

#### Section 30-303

(a) An eligible employee shall elect to:

  (1) join a pension or retirement system in accordance with the provisions of this Division II applicable to that system; or

  (2) participate in the program.

(b) An eligible employee shall:

  (1) make an election under this section in writing; and

  (2) file the election with the Board of Trustees and the employing institution at commencement of employment.

(c) An eligible employee's election under this section is a one-time, irrevocable election.

(d) The effective date of the election shall be the day of commencement of employment.

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