# COMAR Title 22 — State Retirement and Pension System

## Subtitle 05 — Service Credit

### Chapter 01 — Qualifying Leaves of Absence

#### Regulation .02 Definition.

*COMAR 22.05.01.02*

“Qualifying leave of absence” means a leave of absence for a period not exceeding 2 years which is approved by a member's employer for one of the following reasons:

A. Personal illness;

B. Birth of a child;

C. Study;

D. Temporary assignment with another governmental employer; or

E. Legal adoption of a child.