(a) (1) In addition to any other deductions allowed under this subtitle, an inmate may be allowed a deduction of 5 days from the inmate’s term of confinement for each calendar month during which the inmate manifests satisfactory performance of assigned work tasks.
(2) The deduction described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be calculated:
(i) from the first day that the work task is performed; and
(ii) on a prorated basis for any portion of a calendar month during which the inmate performed the work task.
(b) The Commissioner shall adopt regulations governing the determination of deductions authorized under this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Division of Correction
Subtitle 7 - Diminution Credits
Section 3-701 - "Term of Confinement" Defined
Section 3-702 - Inmates Entitled to Diminution Credits
Section 3-703 - Concurrent Sentence in Foreign Jurisdiction
Section 3-704 - Diminution Credits -- Good Conduct
Section 3-705 - Diminution Credits -- Work Tasks
Section 3-706 - Diminution Credits -- Education
Section 3-707 - Diminution Credits -- Special Projects
Section 3-708 - Limitation on Total Number of Deductions
Section 3-709 - Revocation of Diminution Credits for Violations of Rules of Discipline
Section 3-710 - Admittance to Mental Health Facility
Section 3-711 - Effect of Parole Violation on Diminution Credits