Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 35-602

      An individual is eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan if the individual is:

            (1)      an officer of this State;

            (2)      an employee of this State, including a contractual employee;

            (3)      an employee of the Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority; or

            (4)      an independent contractor who performs service under § 21-304(c) of the Education Article.