(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Termination of service' includes: (1) retirement at the age required by Article IV, § 3 of the Maryland Constitution; (2) voluntary retirement; (3) resignation because of disability; (4) retirement by order of the Supreme Court of Maryland; (5) resignation; (6) nonelection or nonconfirmation when election or confirmation is required; (7) expiration of term without reappointment; or (8) abolition of the member’s office.
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