Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 30-201

      (a)      There is an optional retirement program in which eligible employees may participate.

      (b)      Under the program, annuity contracts offered by a designated company that provide retirement and death benefits may be purchased for participating employees.

      (c)      (1)      The Board of Trustees shall administer the program to the extent provided in this title.

            (2)      The State Retirement Agency shall carry out the administrative duties of the Board of Trustees.

      (d)      The program shall be offered by each employing institution.