Maryland § 29-111
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 29-111, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-111.
(a) This section applies to the State Police Retirement System.
(b) Except as provided in § 24–401.1(k) of this article, the Board of Trustees shall grant a special disability retirement allowance to a member if:
(1) the member is totally and permanently incapacitated for duty arising out of or in the course of the actual performance of duty without willful negligence by the member; and
(2) the medical board certifies that:
(i) the member is totally incapacitated, either mentally or physically, for the further performance of duty;
(ii) the incapacity is likely to be permanent; and
(iii) the member should be retired.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a special disability retirement allowance equals the lesser of:
(1) the member’s average final compensation; or
(2) the sum of:
(i) an annuity that is the actuarial equivalent of the member’s accumulated contributions at retirement; and
(ii) a pension equal to two–thirds of the member’s average final compensation.
(d) (1) This subsection applies to a member who is at least normal retirement age.
(2) A special disability retirement allowance equals the greater of:
(i) a normal service retirement allowance; or
(ii) a special disability retirement allowance computed in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 29-111
What does Maryland Code § 29-111 cover?
Section 29-111 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.
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