Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Withdrawal by a Participating Governmental Unit
Section 31-301 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (b)    “Employees’ system” has the meaning stated in § 31–101 of this title.
    (c)    “Legislative body” has the meaning stated in § 31–101 of this title.
    (d)    “Local pension system” means a retirement or pension system established by the legislative body of an eligible governmental unit that is a qualified plan under § 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides a defined benefit to its participants.
    (e)    “State system” has the meaning stated in § 20–101(pp) of this article.
    (f)    “Withdrawal date” means the date that a withdrawal by a participating governmental unit from a State system takes effect.