5 §18521. Definitions

5 ME Rev Stat § 18521 (2019) (N/A)
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§18521. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

1.  Disabled.  "Disabled" means that the member is mentally or physically incapacitated under the following conditions:

A. The incapacity is expected to be permanent;   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

B. That it is impossible to perform the duties of the member's employment position;   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

C. After the incapacity has continued for 2 years, the incapacity must render the member unable to engage in any substantially gainful activity for which the member is qualified by training, education or experience; and   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

D. The incapacity may be revealed by examinations or tests conducted in accordance with section 18526.   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

[PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

2.  Employment position.  "Employment position" means:

A. The position in which the member is employed at the time the member becomes incapacitated; or   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

B. A position of comparable stature and equal or greater compensation and benefits which is made available to the member by the member's employer.   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

[PL 1989, c. 409, §§11, 12 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1989, c. 409, §§11,12 (NEW).