Maryland § 2-705
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-705, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-705.
(a) A returning veteran who meets the requirements of this subtitle shall be reinstated:
(1) to the class previously held by the returning veteran within the principal department or other independent unit in which the returning veteran had been employed; or
(2) to a position of equal responsibilities, qualifications, and rate of pay.
(b) If, because of a disability sustained during service in the uniformed services, a returning veteran is not qualified to perform the duties of the position that the veteran previously held, the returning veteran shall be reinstated to a position that:
(1) has duties that the veteran is qualified to perform; and
(2) provides the rate of pay, seniority, and status that are the same as or as similar as the circumstances of the case allow to those of the position previously held by the veteran.
(c) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section need not be implemented if the circumstances in State government have changed to the extent that implementation is impossible or unreasonable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-705
What does Maryland Code § 2-705 cover?
Section 2-705 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 § 2-705?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2-705" (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 § 2-705 apply to my situation?
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