Maryland § 9-683
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-683, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-683.
(a) This section applies only to a covered employee of a municipal corporation or a county who is subject to § 9–503 of this title and the dependents of those covered employees, unless the municipal corporation or county has made an election under § 9–683.6 of this subtitle.
(b) If there are multiple dependents entitled to death benefits, the Commission may apportion an award of death benefits among the dependents in the manner that the Commission considers just and equitable.
(c) If there are wholly and partly dependent individuals entitled to death benefits, the Commission may:
(1) award the death benefits to the wholly dependent individuals only; or
(2) apportion the award among the wholly and partly dependent individuals in the manner that the Commission considers to be fair and equitable under all of the facts and circumstances of the case.
(d) (1) Death benefits shall be paid to 1 or more of the dependents of a covered employee who are entitled to death benefits, as determined by the Commission, for the benefit of all of the dependents who are entitled to death benefits.
(2) A dependent to whom death benefits are paid shall apply the death benefits to the use of all of the dependents who are entitled to death benefits:
(i) according to the respective claims of the dependents on the deceased covered employee for support; and
(ii) in compliance with the findings and direction of the Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-683
What does Maryland Code § 9-683 cover?
Section 9-683 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 § 9-683?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-683" (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 § 9-683 apply to my situation?
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