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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS |
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DIVISION II. PENSIONS |
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TITLE 31. PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENTAL UNITS |
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SUBTITLE 2A. PARTICIPATION IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' PENSION SYSTEM |
§ 31-2A-01. Definitions
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(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Effective date. -- "Effective date" means the date that an eligible governmental unit commenced or commences participation in the Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System.
(c) Eligible governmental unit. -- "Eligible governmental unit" means a governmental unit that is eligible to participate in the Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System under § 31-2A-02 of this subtitle.
(d) Firefighter. --
(1) "Firefighter" means:
(i) a paid firefighter, as determined by the eligible governmental unit; or
(ii) a paid paramedic, as determined by the eligible governmental unit.
(2) "Firefighter" does not include:
(i) a volunteer firefighter; or
(ii) a volunteer paramedic.
(e) Law enforcement officer. -- "Law enforcement officer" means an individual certified by the Maryland Police Training Commission as a law enforcement officer.
(f) Local pension system. -- "Local pension system" means a retirement or pension system established by the legislative body of an eligible governmental unit.
(g) State system. -- "State system" has the meaning stated in § 20-101(pp) of this article.