(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Domestic relations order' means an order issued in accordance with § 21–502(a)(2) of this title, § 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees that assigns a benefit to a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent of a public employee in connection with a decree or order of alimony, child support, or divorce. (c) 'Final adjudication' means adjudication by a trial court resulting in final disposition of all charges that constitute a qualifying crime. (d) 'Public employee' means an individual who: (1) is employed in a position listed in § 21–702 of this subtitle; and (2) has been charged with a qualifying crime. (e) 'Qualifying crime' means a felony: (1) that is committed in the course of a public employee’s duties and responsibilities; (2) that is committed through the use of the public employee’s authority derived from the position of employment; and (3) the commission of which results in, or is attempted to result in, gain, profit, or advantage for the public employee.
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