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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) This section:
(1) applies when the National Guard is ordered out for State active duty or training by the Governor or by the Governor's authority; and
(2) does not apply to the National Guard when ordered to duty incident to an order into the active military service of the United States.
(b) Subject to subsection (d) of this section:
(1) an officer, warrant officer, and enlisted individual shall receive the same pay, including longevity pay, subsistence, per diem, and allowances, as an officer, warrant officer, and enlisted individual of like grade and length of service in the United States Army or Air Force; and
(2) an individual ordered to active duty other than for training shall be paid a daily rate of at least 12 times the hourly federal minimum wage in effect at the time of active duty.
(c) An enlisted individual who meets the qualifications that the Governor sets in small arms practice or for proficiency in the various duties of the branch or arm to which the individual belongs shall receive the following increase in pay of the individual's grade for 1 year beginning on the first January 1 after qualification:
(1) experts--20%;
(2) sharpshooters, gunners, drivers, and medical, first class--15%; and
(3) marksmen, gunners, drivers, and medical, second class--10%.
(d) On the recommendation of the Adjutant General, the Governor may reduce the rates of pay, including longevity pay and qualification pay under subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Public Safety § 13-406 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/public-safety/md-code-public-safety-sect-13-406/
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