Maryland § 2-409
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-409, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-409.
(a) There is a Sick Leave Reserve.
(b) The Secretary shall administer the Sick Leave Reserve.
(c) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations about the eligibility of police employees to withdraw sick leave from the Sick Leave Reserve including:
(1) a requirement that the police employee have a long–term illness and be unable to work; and
(2) the length of time for which a police employee may receive sick leave.
(d) With the approval of the Secretary, a police employee may donate up to 2 days of sick leave each year to the Sick Leave Reserve.
(e) (1) The Secretary may transfer days of sick leave that have been accumulated in the Sick Leave Reserve to a police employee who:
(i) has a documented medical disability; and
(ii) has exhausted all forms of leave.
(2) The Secretary may not transfer sick leave under this section to a police employee who has been granted disability retirement by the board of trustees of the State retirement systems for use after the first date on which disability retirement may become effective.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-409
What does Maryland Code § 2-409 cover?
Section 2-409 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 § 2-409?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-409" (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 § 2-409 apply to my situation?
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