(a) Except as provided in § 22-207 of this subtitle, an individual who was a member of the Teachers’ Retirement System on or before December 31, 1979, became a member of the Teachers’ Retirement System as a condition of employment.
(b) Except as provided in former Article 73B, § 3-206 of the Code, an individual who is not a member of the Teachers’ Retirement System on December 31, 1979, is not eligible for membership in the Teachers’ Retirement System.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 22 - Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems
Section 22-201 - Membership in the Employees' Retirement System -- Scope
Section 22-202 - Membership in the Employees' Retirement System -- Conditions and Restrictions
Section 22-203 - Membership in the Employees' Retirement System -- Optional Membership
Section 22-205 - Membership in the Teachers' Retirement System -- Scope
Section 22-206 - Membership in the Teachers' Retirement System -- Conditions and Restrictions
Section 22-207 - Membership in the Teachers' Retirement System -- Discretionary
Section 22-208 - Membership in the Teachers' Retirement System -- Determination by Board of Trustees
Section 22-209 - Continuation of Membership -- in General
Section 22-210 - Continuation of Membership -- Officials
Section 22-211 - Continuation of Membership -- Former Officials
Section 22-212 - Transfer of Membership
Section 22-213 - Transfer of Vested Rights
Section 22-214 - Contributions by Members
Section 22-215 - Regular Interest