Maryland § 21-406
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-406, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-406.
(a) (1) If a designated beneficiary who is receiving payments for life dies on or before the 15th day of a month, the Board of Trustees may not pay any portion of the designated beneficiary’s allowance to the designated beneficiary’s estate for the month in which the death occurs.
(2) If a designated beneficiary who is receiving payments for life dies on or after the 16th day of a month, the Board of Trustees shall pay to the designated beneficiary’s estate the entire allowance due to the designated beneficiary for the month in which the death occurs.
(b) (1) If a retiree dies on or before the 15th day of a month, the Board of Trustees may not pay any portion of the retiree’s allowance to the designated beneficiary or the retiree’s estate for the month in which the death occurs.
(2) If a retiree dies on or after the 16th day of a month, the Board of Trustees shall pay the entire allowance due to the retiree for the month in which the death occurs:
(i) to the designated beneficiary; or
(ii) if there is no designated beneficiary, to the retiree’s estate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-406
What does Maryland Code § 21-406 cover?
Section 21-406 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 § 21-406?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 21-406" (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 § 21-406 apply to my situation?
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