1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Former member” means an individual who:

      1. (a) Has been a member;
      2. (b) Separated from employment with a participating employer;
      3. (c) Is not reemployed by a participating employer; and
      4. (d) Is not a retiree.
   2. (2) “Required beginning date” means the applicable date by which the distribution of a service retirement allowance must commence in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. §401(a)(9)(C).
   3. (3) “Special early retirement” means a retirement pursuant to State Personnel and Pensions Article, §22-404 or 23-404, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   4. (4) “Ten-month employee” means an individual who satisfies the criteria set forth in COMAR 22.05.02.01A.

Authority: State Personnel and Pensions Article, §21-110, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 3, 2011 (38:20 Md. R. 1204)

Regulation .02B amended effective January 8, 2024 (50:26 Md. R. 1132)

Regulation .03 amended effective May 12, 2014 (41:9 Md. R. 522)