(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the effective date of participation for an eligible governmental unit is July 1 of the year following the fiscal year in which the eligible governmental unit elects to participate in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.
(b) If an eligible governmental unit does not provide the Board of Trustees with the necessary documentation to join the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System on or before the effective date for the eligible governmental unit, the effective date shall be postponed until July 1 of the second year following the fiscal year in which the eligible governmental unit elects to participate in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Pension System.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 31 - Participating Governmental Units
Subtitle 2A - Participation in the Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System
Section 31-2A-01 - Definitions
Section 31-2A-02 - Eligible Governmental Units
Section 31-2A-03 - Approval of Participation; Request to Permit Participation
Section 31-2A-03.1 - Effective Date for Participation