Membership ends if the member:
(1) is separated from employment for more than:
(i) 4 years, if a member of the Employees’ Retirement System; or
(ii) 5 years, if a member of the Teachers’ Retirement System;
(2) withdraws the member’s accumulated contributions;
(3) transfers to the Employees’ Pension System or Teachers’ Pension System;
(4) becomes a retiree; or
(5) dies.
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