Maryland § 12-209
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-209, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-209.
(a) This section applies only to Carroll County.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the Board of County Commissioners may not establish:
(1) a group insurance program to be offered to the county commissioners, in any year, that offers different benefits or a different county subsidy allowance than the group insurance program offered to full–time county employees for that year; or
(2) a defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan to be offered to the county commissioners that is separate from a defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan offered to full–time county employees.
(c) A county commissioner:
(1) each year may participate in the group insurance program offered to full–time county employees, and may receive the same county subsidy allowed to full–time county employees for that year; and
(2) each year may participate in a defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan offered to full–time county employees, but is not eligible for any employer matching contribution.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-209
What does Maryland Code § 12-209 cover?
Section 12-209 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 12-209?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 12-209" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 12-209 apply to my situation?
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