Maryland Statutes
Part I - Membership Generally
Section 22-217 - Termination of Membership

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.