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5 ME Rev Stat § 17603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §17603. Internal Revenue Code qualified plan compliance

 §17603. Internal Revenue Code qualified plan compliance The State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program established in this chapter is subject to the following requirements.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).]1.  Vesting.  In compliance with the Code, Section 401(a)(7), a member is 100% vested in the member's contribution account at all times.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).] 2.  Use of forfeitures of benefits.  In compliance with the Code, Section 401(a)(8), any forfeitures of benefits by members or former members may not be used to pay benefit increases, but must be used to reduce unfunded liabilities.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).] 3.  Benefits.  In compliance with the Code, Section 401(a)(9), benefits must be paid in accordance with a good faith interpretation of the requirements of the Code, Section 401(a)(9) and the regulations in effect under that section, as applicable to a governmental plan within the meaning of the Code, Section 414(d).   [PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).] 4.  Application of annual compensation limits.  In compliance with the Code, Section 401(a)(17), applicable annual compensation limits must be applied for purposes of determining benefits or contributions due to the retirement system.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).] 5.  Rollovers.  In compliance with the Code, Section 401(a)(31), a member may elect, at the time and in the manner prescribed by the board, to have any portion of an eligible rollover distribution paid directly to an eligible retirement plan specified by the member in a direct rollover.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).] 6.  Qualified military service.  Effective December 12, 1994, contributions, benefits and service credit with respect to qualified military service are governed by the Code, Section 414(u) and the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 and, effective January 1, 2007, the Code, Section 401(a)(37).   [PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).] 7.  Additional requirements.  In compliance with the Code, Section 415, the member contributions paid to and retirement benefits paid from the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program must be limited to the extent necessary to conform to the requirements of the Code, Section 415 for a qualified pension plan.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).] 8.  Compliance with Section 503(b).  Effective July 1, 1989, the board may not engage in a transaction prohibited by the Code, Section 503(b).   [PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).] 9.  Rules.  The board shall adopt rules necessary to maintain the qualified pension plan tax status of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program under the Internal Revenue Code as required for governmental defined benefit plans defined in the Code, Section 414(d). Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 474, §14 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17651 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 2: MEMBERSHIP|5 §17651. Mandatory membership

 §17651. Mandatory membership All state employees and teachers become members of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program as a condition of their employment.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §94 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §94 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17653 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 2: MEMBERSHIP|5 §17653. Denial of membership rights (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1991, 619, §18)

 §17653. Denial of membership rights (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1991, 619, §18)1.  Board of trustees.  The board may deny membership to any class of employees whose compensation is set on any basis other than a per annum basis and that is not required by 26 CFR Part 31 to be covered by a public employee retirement system or the United States Social Security System.   [PL 1991, c. 619, §6 (RPR); PL 1991, c. 619, §18 (AFF).] 2.  Maine Community College System.  The Maine Community College System may deny membership to adjunct faculty members and part-time, seasonal or temporary employees.   [PL 1991, c. 619, §6 (RPR); PL 1991, c. 619, §18 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 619, §6 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 619, §18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17653 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 2: MEMBERSHIP|5 §17653. Denial of membership rights (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1991, c. 619, §18)

 §17653. Denial of membership rights (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1991, c. 619, §18)The board may, in its discretion, deny the right to become a member to:   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]1.  Compensation partly paid by State.  Any class of employees, except teachers, whose compensation is only partly paid by the State; or   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Other than per annum payment.  Any class of employees who are serving on a temporary basis or whose compensation is set on any basis other than a per annum basis.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 619, §6 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 619, §18 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, §OO4 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17654 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 2: MEMBERSHIP|5 §17654. Cessation of membership

 §17654. Cessation of membership A member ceases to be a member of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program if the member:   [PL 2007, c. 491, §96 (AMD).]1.  Withdrawal.  Withdraws accumulated contributions;   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§10, 48 (AMD).] 2.  Beneficiary.  Becomes a beneficiary as a result of the member's own retirement; or   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Death.  Dies.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§10,48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §96 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17655 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 2: MEMBERSHIP|5 §17655. Service in the Armed Forces

 §17655. Service in the Armed Forces 1.  Membership continued.  The membership of the following employees is considered to have continued during the period of the employee's service in the Armed Forces of the United States:   A. Any employee entering a class of service in the Armed Forces of the United States approved by resolution of the board, if the employee does not withdraw accumulated contributions;   [PL 1991, c. 479, §1 (AMD).]B. Any employee who enlists in or is inducted or drafted into the service of the Armed Forces of the United States;   [PL 2001, c. 181, §6 (AMD).]C. Any employee who enlists in or is inducted or drafted into the service of the Armed Forces of the United States while the United States Selective Service Act of 1948, Public Law 759, or any of its amendments or extensions is in effect.   [PL 1991, c. 479, §1 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 181, §6 (AMD).] 2.  Other military benefits.  Any employee who satisfies the criteria of subsection 1, paragraph B, is entitled to all the benefits of Title 26, section 811.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 402, §§A70,A71 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 739, §§11,48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 479, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 181, §6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §5 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17657 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 2: MEMBERSHIP|5 §17657. Federal employment

 §17657. Federal employment 1.  Membership in the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program.  The following persons are considered members of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program if they make payments to the Members' Contribution Fund in the same amounts and during the same periods as other state employees have made to that fund, either through direct contributions or pick-up contributions:   A. Any person who was an employee on December 31, 1941, and who was transferred to the federal employment service; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]B. Any person employed by the federal employment service after December 31, 1941, who subsequently became a state employee at or after the date on which the federal employment service was returned to the State as an operating unit.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 491, §98 (AMD).] 2.  Amounts due.  Any person described in subsection 1 may make up any amounts due to the Members' Contribution Fund.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Rights and benefits.  Any person described in subsection 1 is entitled to all the rights and benefits which he could have accrued if he had been employed by the State.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§12,48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §98 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17658 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 2: MEMBERSHIP|5 §17658. Maine National Guard

 §17658. Maine National Guard 1.  Membership in the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program.  Any person who was an employee on December 31, 1941, and who later transferred to the Maine National Guard and was employed under the National Defense Act of June 3, 1916, section 90, is considered a member of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program if that person makes payments to the Members' Contribution Fund in the same amounts and during the same periods as other state employees have made to that fund, either through direct contributions or pick-up contributions.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §99 (AMD).] 2.  Amounts due.  Any person described in subsection 1 may make up any amounts due to the Members' Contribution Fund.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Rights and benefits.  Any person described in subsection 1 is entitled to all the rights and benefits which he could have accrued if he had been employed by the State.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§13,48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §99 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17701-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17701-A. Member contributions; members hired after July 1, 1992

 §17701-A. Member contributions; members hired after July 1, 1992 Notwithstanding section 17701, a member hired after July 1, 1992 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made at a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation, except as otherwise provided in this Part.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §103 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH11 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 491, §103 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17701-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17701-B. Member contributions on and after July 1, 1993

 §17701-B. Member contributions on and after July 1, 1993 Notwithstanding sections 17701 and 17701-A, on and after July 1, 1993 all members shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made at a rate of 7.65% of earnable compensation except as otherwise provided in this Part.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §104 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 410, §L28 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §104 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17702. State payment of member share in lieu of member contribution

 §17702. State payment of member share in lieu of member contribution Notwithstanding any other provision in this Part, except as provided in subsection 5, the State may agree to provide for members, pursuant to law, through a collective bargaining contract, or as the Legislative Council may agree to provide for approved legislative employees, payment for a member's mandatory contribution to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program, as established by section 17701, instead of deducting the contribution from the member's compensation or having the contribution picked up by the employer.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §105 (AMD).]1.  Retirement Allowance Fund.  Payments made, whether through a collective bargaining contract or through Legislative Council action, shall be accumulated in the Retirement Allowance Fund.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Manner of payment.  Payments shall be made in the same manner and on the same basis as contributions deducted from the member's compensation or picked up by the employer under sections 17201, 17202 and 17203.   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§16, 48 (AMD).] 3.  Refundability.  Contributions made by the State on behalf of a member under this section may not be refunded if the member withdraws from membership, terminates service or dies.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] 4.  Percentage rate.  When the State pays for a member's mandatory contribution, as authorized by this section, the percentage rate paid by the State must be that rate, determined by the actuary and approved by the board, that provides the same net revenues to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program as the applicable mandatory rate paid by the member.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §106 (AMD).] 5.  Member contribution.  Amounts paid by the State in lieu of the member contribution do not include the 1% that is paid by a member hired after July 1, 1992.   [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. HHH, §3 (NEW).] 6.  Member contributions on and after July 1, 1993.  On and after July 1, 1993 all members whose contributions are paid by the State in lieu of the member contribution shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made at a rate of 1.15% of earnable compensation in addition to the amount paid by the State.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §107 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§15,16,48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §§HHH2,3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH11 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 410, §L29 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §3 (REV). PL 2007, c. 491, §§105-107 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17703. Former members

 §17703. Former members Any former member who withdrew his contributions after termination of service and who again becomes a member may repay his earlier contributions to the Members' Contribution Fund under the following conditions.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]1.  Time.  The repayment must be made before the date any retirement benefit becomes effective for the member.   [PL 2003, c. 630, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).] 1-A.  Exception.   [PL 2003, c. 630, Pt. B, §2 (RP).] 2.  Manner of repayment.  The repayment must be made to the applicable retirement program by a single direct payment or by annual direct payments. Annual repayments must be made as provided in section 17701, subsection 4.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §108 (AMD).] 3.  Amount of repayment.  The amount of repayment must be equal to the accumulated contributions withdrawn by the person plus interest on the amount of those accumulated contributions, beginning on the date of withdrawal to the date the repayment or repayments are made, at a rate, to be set by the board, not to exceed regular interest by 5 or more percentage points.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 710, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 325 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 580, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 261, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 630, §§B1,2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §108 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17704. Back contributions (REPEALED)

 §17704. Back contributions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§17,48 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 710, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 180, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §109 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 474, §16 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17704-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17704-A. Back contributions; elected and appointed officials (REPEALED)

 §17704-A. Back contributions; elected and appointed officials (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 180, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 261, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 305, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §§110, 111 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 474, §17 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17704-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17704-C. Continued eligibility to purchase back time

 §17704-C. Continued eligibility to purchase back time A member whose membership date is prior to August 1, 2010 and who was eligible to purchase service credit under former section 17704 or 17704-A prior to August 1, 2010, retains eligibility to purchase that service credit under the conditions of those sections as in effect prior to repeal.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §19 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 474, §19 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17705. Refund of accumulated contributions (REPEALED)

 §17705. Refund of accumulated contributions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 256, §6 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 739, §§18,48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 619, §§7-9 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 619, §18 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 387, §§A8,9 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 651, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 630, §B3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 137, §10 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17705-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17705-A. Refund of accumulated contributions

 §17705-A. Refund of accumulated contributions 1.  Conditions for refund.  If the service of any member has terminated, except by death or by retirement under this Part, the member must be paid the amount of the member's accumulated contributions under the following conditions:   A. The member must have properly applied for a refund of accumulated contributions;   [PL 2007, c. 137, §11 (NEW).]B. Payment must be made after termination of service and not less than 22 days nor more than 60 days after receipt of the application and receipt of the last payroll upon which the name of the member appears;   [PL 2007, c. 137, §11 (NEW).]C. An application for refund is void if the member filing the application returns to membership in any retirement program administered by the retirement system before issuance of the payment;   [PL 2007, c. 491, §112 (AMD).]D. Except when inclusion of a portion of employer contributions is required by paragraph E, only accumulated contributions made by the member or picked up by the employer may be refunded to that member under this subsection; and   [PL 2007, c. 137, §11 (NEW).]E. The amount of the refund of accumulated contributions related to a member's compensation for service rendered as a part-time, seasonal or temporary employee after December 31, 1991 must be at least equal to 7.5% of the member's compensation for that service plus interest as provided by section 17156.   [PL 2007, c. 137, §11 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 449, §7 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 137, §11 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §112 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 449, §7 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17706. Inactive accounts (REPEALED)

 §17706. Inactive accounts (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§19, 48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 137, §12 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17706-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17706-A. Inactive accounts

 §17706-A. Inactive accounts 1.  Conditions for refund.  The retirement system may make an automatic refund of contributions to a member who has not properly applied for a refund as provided in section 17705-A and who has terminated service, except by death or by retirement under this Part, and who has not met the minimum creditable service requirement for eligibility to receive a service retirement benefit at the applicable age under the following conditions:   A. The member account has been inactive for 3 or more years;   [PL 2007, c. 491, §113 (AMD).]B. Except when inclusion of a portion of employer contributions is required by this subsection, only accumulated contributions made by the member or picked up by the employer may be refunded to that member under this subsection;   [PL 2007, c. 137, §13 (NEW).]C. The amount of the refund of accumulated contributions related to a member’s compensation for service rendered as a part-time, seasonal or temporary employee after December 31, 1991 must be at least equal to 7.5% of the member’s compensation for that service plus interest as provided by section 17156; and   [PL 2007, c. 137, §13 (NEW).]D. A member who receives an automatic refund under this subsection may, within 30 days of the issuance of the refund, return the full refunded amount to the retirement system. Upon receipt, the retirement system shall restore the accumulated contributions to the member’s credit.   [PL 2007, c. 137, §13 (NEW).]Pursuant to the Code, Section 401(a)(31)(B), the amount of an automatic refund under this section for a member who has not reached normal retirement age may not exceed $1,000.   [PL 2011, c. 449, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 137, §13 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §113 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 474, §20 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 449, §8 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17707-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §17707-A. Members in 1998 Special Plan; contributions after June 30, 1998

 §17707-A. Members in 1998 Special Plan; contributions after June 30, 1998 After June 30, 1998, members to whom one or more of sections 17708 to 17712-B apply and to whom section 17851-A, subsection 1 also applies must contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made as provided in section 17851-A, subsection 5.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §115 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 769, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §115 (AMD).