Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 9-501

      (a)      Each employee in the State Personnel Management System, except a temporary employee, is entitled to sick leave with pay as provided in this subtitle.

      (b)      Sick leave may be used:

            (1)      for illness or disability of the employee;

            (2)      for death, illness, or disability of a member of the employee's immediate family;

            (3)      following the birth of the employee's child;

            (4)      when a child is placed with the employee for adoption; or

            (5)      for a medical appointment of the employee or a member of the employee's immediate family.