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

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) Member.

      1. (a) “Member” means an individual:

         1. (i) For whom membership in a State system is a condition of employment; or
         2. (ii) For whom membership in a State system is optional and who has elected to become a member of that State system.
      2. (b) “Member” does not include a former member or retiree.
   2. (2) “Military service” has the meaning stated in State Personnel and Pensions Article, §38-101(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “State system” has the meaning stated in State Personnel and Pensions Article, §38-101(g), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: State Personnel and Pensions Article, §§21-110, 38-103, and 38-104, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 4, 2005 (32:13 Md. R. 1117)