Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Forfeiture of Benefits
Section 21-701 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (b)    “Domestic relations order” means an order issued in accordance with § 21–502(a)(2) of this title, § 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees that assigns a benefit to a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent of a public employee in connection with a decree or order of alimony, child support, or divorce.
    (c)    “Final adjudication” means adjudication by a trial court resulting in final disposition of all charges that constitute a qualifying crime.
    (d)    “Public employee” means an individual who:
        (1)    is employed in a position listed in § 21–702 of this subtitle; and
        (2)    has been charged with a qualifying crime.
    (e)    “Qualifying crime” means a felony:
        (1)    that is committed in the course of a public employee’s duties and responsibilities;
        (2)    that is committed through the use of the public employee’s authority derived from the position of employment; and
        (3)    the commission of which results in, or is attempted to result in, gain, profit, or advantage for the public employee.

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