Maryland § 8-309
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-309, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-309.
(a) The Secretary may designate, subject to the Secretary’s salary-setting authority, those bona fide administrative, executive, and professional employees who may not receive payment for overtime work, but who may be granted compensatory time for overtime work.
(b) On or after July 1, 1989, an employee who is included in the Executive Pay Plan at a pay grade of (ES) 6 or above is not entitled to accrue any compensatory time other than as provided in § 9-205(a)(3) of this article for holiday work.
(c) A law enforcement employee of the Department of State Police holding a commissioned rank or a law enforcement employee of the Natural Resources Police holding a rank above sergeant may not receive payment for any overtime work, but may be granted compensatory time for overtime work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-309
What does Maryland Code § 8-309 cover?
Section 8-309 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 § 8-309?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-309" (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 § 8-309 apply to my situation?
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