Maryland § 18-117
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 18-117, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-117.
(a) The Commission, by regulation, may provide for the designation by a merit system employee of the individual to whom the employee’s final salary payment, and any payment due for unused annual leave, should be made on the death of the employee.
(b) (1) The designation of the beneficiary shall be:
(i) in writing; and
(ii) on file with the Commission before the death of the employee.
(2) (i) The writing need not be in testamentary form.
(ii) The designation and payment are not testamentary dispositions.
(c) The Commission may make the payments described in subsection (a) of this section directly to the beneficiary designated by the employee.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 18-117
What does Maryland Code § 18-117 cover?
Section 18-117 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 § 18-117?
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