Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 29-404

      (a)      Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Part II of this subtitle applies only to an allowance received by a former member, retiree, or surviving beneficiary of a deceased member, former member, or retiree of:

            (1)      the Employees' Pension System if the deceased member, former member, or retiree was an employee of a participating governmental unit or a former participating governmental unit, other than Frederick County, that has withdrawn while a member; or

            (2)      the Local Fire and Police System.

      (b)      This Part II of this subtitle does not apply to an allowance that is subject to adjustment under Part II, Part IV, Part V, or Part VI of this subtitle.