Maryland § 21-705
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-705, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-705.
(a) If a public employee has retired before a forfeiture order is issued under § 21–704 of this subtitle, the Board of Trustees may recover from the public employee the amount of benefits paid to the public employee before the order.
(b) The recovery under subsection (a) of this section is limited to an amount equal to the benefits that would have been forfeited had the forfeiture order been issued before the public employee began receiving any benefits as a retiree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-705
What does Maryland Code § 21-705 cover?
Section 21-705 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 § 21-705?
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