(a) This section applies only in St. Mary’s County.
(b) The Sheriff of St. Mary’s County shall receive an annual salary of:
(1) $100,000 for calendar year 2015;
(2) $102,000 for calendar year 2016;
(3) $104,040 for calendar year 2017; and
(4) Beginning in calendar year 2018, equal to the salary of a Department of State Police lieutenant colonel (step 12).
(c) The Sheriff shall devote full time to the duties of office.