§ 37–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 37-202 (2026)
Title 37. Transfers Between Retirement or Pension Systems
Subtitle 2. General Provisions
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(a)
A member of a State or local retirement or pension system may transfer service credit attained as a result of that membership to another State or local retirement or pension system if the member, without incurring a break in employment, accepts employment or an office that:
(1)
requires or allows the member to participate in the new system; and
(2)
does not allow the member to continue to accrue benefits in the previous system.
(b)
A former member of a State or local retirement or pension system may transfer service credit attained as a result of the former membership to another State or local retirement or pension system if:
(1)
the former member served as an elected or appointed official while a member of the previous system;
(2)
the former member is serving as an elected or appointed official of the State when the former member requests the transfer of service credit;
(3)
a break in employment occurred that prevents the former member from transferring service credit under subsection (a) of this section; and
(4)
the former member’s current office:
(i)
requires or allows the member to participate in the new system; and
(ii)
does not allow the member to continue to accrue benefits in the previous system.