Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - Forfeiture of Benefits
Section 21-706 - Application for Retirement

(a)    This section applies to a public employee who is not a retiree.
    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a public employee may submit an application for retirement.
    (c)    If a public employee is eligible to apply for a retirement allowance, a public employee’s application for retirement benefits:
        (1)    shall be considered submitted on the first day of the month after it is properly completed and submitted to the State Retirement Agency; and
        (2)    may not be processed by the State Retirement Agency unless and until the final adjudication of the charge that does not result in conviction.