Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 7-402
§ 7-402.
  (a)   Each employee subject to this subtitle is required to complete a 6-month probationary period as the final step in:
    (1)   the employee's initial appointment to a position in the State Personnel Management System;
    (2)   the employee's appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a competitive promotion; and
    (3)   except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the employee's appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a reinstatement.
  (b)   An employee is not required to serve a probationary period if the employee is reinstated within 1 year after the employee's separation from State service to a classification in which the employee had previously completed a probationary period.
  (c)   To successfully complete a probationary period, an employee is required to demonstrate proficiency in the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position to which the employee is appointed.