Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 29-401

      (a)      In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "Consumer Price Index" means the Consumer Price Index (all urban consumers -- United States city average -- all items) as of December 31 as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

      (c)      "Initial allowance" means a basic allowance or the allowance elected under §§ 21-402 and 21-403 of this article.

      (d)      "Selection A (Additional member contributions)" means the retirement selection described in § 22-219 of this article.

      (e)      "Selection B (Limited cost-of-living adjustment)" means the retirement selection described in § 22-220 of this article.

      (f)      "Selection C (Combination formula)" means the retirement selection described in § 22-221 of this article.