(a) Except for the State supplemental plans that are authorized by employing institutions as defined in § 30-101 of this article, the Supplemental Board shall adopt, implement, and maintain the specific qualified plans that are part of the Optional Defined Contribution System.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Supplemental Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this title.
(2) The Supplemental Board is not required to adopt regulations to adopt or amend the plans under the Optional Defined Contribution System.
(c) A participating employee’s interest in the plans under the Optional Defined Contribution System:
(1) shall immediately be 100% vested;
(2) shall be held in trust for the exclusive benefit of the participating employee, except as otherwise required under § 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for investments held under a plan that qualifies under § 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(3) may be distributed only at the times, in the manner, to the extent, and to the individuals that allow the plans to maintain their tax qualified status under the Internal Revenue Code.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 32 - Optional Defined Contribution System
Subtitle 2 - Optional Defined Contribution System
Section 32-201 - Establishment
Section 32-202 - Administration of System
Section 32-203 - Duties of Supplemental Board
Section 32-204 - Employee Contributions
Section 32-205 - Payment of Contributions
Section 32-205.1 - Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority
Section 32-206 - Appropriation in Budget Bill
Section 32-207 - State Supplemental Plan
Section 32-208 - St. Mary's College of Maryland; Supplemental Retirement Plans