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5 ME Rev Stat § 18256 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 2: MEMBERSHIP|5 §18256. Denial of membership rights (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1991, c. 619, §18)

 §18256. Denial of membership rights (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1991, c. 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 United States Social Security System.   [PL 1991, c. 619, §13 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 619, §18 (AFF).] 2.  Local district.  A participating local district may deny membership to part-time, seasonal and temporary employees to the extent and in the manner provided by board rules.   [PL 1991, c. 619, §13 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 619, §18 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 619, §13 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 619, §18 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18257 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 2: MEMBERSHIP|5 §18257. Cessation of membership

 §18257. Cessation of membership A member ceases to be a member of the Participating Local District Retirement Program if the member:   [PL 2007, c. 491, §209 (AMD).]1.  Withdrawal.  Withdraws accumulated contributions;   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§31, 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, §§31,48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §209 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18258 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 2: MEMBERSHIP|5 §18258. Service in the armed forces

 §18258. 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, §4 (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, §11 (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, §4 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 181, §11 (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, §6 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 402, §§A72,A73 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 739, §§32,48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 479, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 181, §11 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §6 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18301. Member contribution

 §18301. Member contribution Each member shall contribute to the Participating Local District Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer at a rate of 6.5% of earnable compensation, except as otherwise provided in this Part.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §210 (AMD).]1.  Employer pick-up.  The contributions required to be made on behalf of a member under this section shall, after the effective date of this section, be picked up by the employer in lieu of contributions by the employee with a reduction of the member's salary consistent with section 17001, subsection 28‑A.   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§33, 48 (NEW).] 2.  No employee option.  The employee may not choose to receive pick-up contribution amounts directly instead of having them paid by the employer to the Participating Local District Retirement Program.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §211 (AMD).] 3.  Treatment of pick-up contributions.  Pick-up contributions shall be treated as follows.   A. Pick-up contributions shall be treated as the employer's contribution in determining tax treatment under the United States Internal Revenue Code for federal tax purposes, pursuant to the United States Code, Title 26, Section 414(h)(2).   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§33, 48 (NEW).]B. For all other purposes, pick-up contributions shall be treated in the same manner and to the same extent as member contributions were treated before the effective date of this section.   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§33, 48 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 739, §§33, 48 (NEW).] 4.  Payment of contributions for back time; repayment of refunds; purchase of service credit.  Wherever under this chapter provision is made for payment of contributions for back time, repayment of refunds or purchase of service credit through annual direct payments, those payments may be made either by a single annual payment or by an increased rate of contribution through payroll deduction. For payments or repayments made by single annual payments, the board shall designate, by rule, a period of not less than 30 days during which annual direct payments or repayments may be made. Regardless of whether payment or repayment is made by a single annual payment or by payroll deduction, the payment or deduction must be sufficient to cover interest costs and effect some reduction in principal.   [PL 1999, c. 537, §2 (RPR); PL 1999, c. 537, §3 (AFF).] 5.  Member contributions to Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan.  The board may establish by rule the rate at which members who participate in the consolidated plan described in chapter 427 contribute to that plan. Rules established pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§33,48 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 710, §14 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 537, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 537, §3 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 491, §§210, 211 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 391, §1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18302. Employer contribution

 §18302. Employer contribution 1.  Computation by actuary.  The actuary shall compute employer contributions payable annually by the participating local district on account of employees who become members under subchapter II in the same manner as if they were state employees in accordance with chapter 421, subchapter IV.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Expense.  The expense of making the initial determination of the contributions under this section shall be assessed against and paid by the participating local district on whose account it is made.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Employer contributions to the Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan.  The board may establish by rule the rate at which employers who participate in the Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan in accordance with chapter 427 contribute to that plan. Rules established pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2017, c. 392, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 392, §4 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18303. Certification and payment of contributions

 §18303. Certification and payment of contributions 1.  Certification.  The board shall certify to the chief fiscal officer of the participating local district:   A. The contributions and pick-up contributions computed under sections 18301 and 18302;   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§34, 48 (AMD).]B. A pro rata share of the cost of the administration of the retirement system, based upon the payroll of the employees; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]C. The cost of each annual valuation.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 739, §§34, 48 (AMD).] 2.  Payment and credit.  The chief fiscal officer of the participating local district shall make monthly payments to the retirement system in accordance with the board certification under subsection 1. The amounts paid shall be credited to the appropriate funds and accounts of the retirement system.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Delinquent payments.  Delinquent payments due under this section:   A. May be recovered by action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the participating local district liable for the payments;   [PL 1991, c. 185, §2 (AMD).]B. May, at the request of the retirement system, be deducted from any other money payable to that participating local district by any department of the State; or   [PL 1991, c. 185, §2 (AMD).]C. May be subject to a late fee as directed by the board and interest at a rate, to be set by the board and paid by the participating local district, not to exceed regular interest by 5 or more percentage points.   [PL 1993, c. 387, Pt. A, §16 (AMD).][PL 1993, c. 387, Pt. A, §16 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§34,48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 185, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 387, §A16 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18304. Former members

 §18304. Former members Any former member who withdrew that person's contributions after termination of service or after withdrawing from a retirement program of the retirement system and who again becomes a member may repay earlier contributions to the Members' Contribution Fund under the following conditions.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §212 (AMD).]1.  Time.  The repayment must be made before the date any retirement benefit becomes effective for the member.   [PL 2003, c. 630, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).] 2.  Manner of repayment.  The repayment must be made to the applicable retirement program by a single direct payment or by annual direct payments made in accordance with section 18301, subsection 4.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §213 (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, §15 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 580, §14 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 630, §§A7,8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §§212, 213 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18305 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18305. Back contributions (REPEALED)

 §18305. Back contributions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§35,48 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 710, §16 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 630, §A9 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §§214, 215 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 474, §37 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18305-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18305-A. Back contributions for optional members (REPEALED)

 §18305-A. Back contributions for optional members (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 630, §A10 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §§216, 217 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 474, §38 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18305-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18305-B. Continued eligibility to purchase service credit

 §18305-B. Continued eligibility to purchase service credit A member whose membership date is prior to August 1, 2010, and who was eligible to purchase service credit under former section 18305 or 18305-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, §39 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 474, §39 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18305-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18305-C. Back contributions for certain days off without pay

 §18305-C. Back contributions for certain days off without pay 1.  Election.  If the retirement system determines at the time a member retires that the member's benefit would be increased as a result of the inclusion of compensation that would have been paid for days off without pay in fiscal year 2009-10 or 2010-11, or a combination thereof, as provided in section 17001, subsection 4, paragraph A, the retirement system shall advise the member of that result and shall allow the member to elect to have that compensation included in the calculation of the member's benefit and to make payments as set forth in subsection 2.   [PL 2009, c. 630, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Payment.  The amount that a member who makes the election permitted in subsection 1 must pay is the amount equal to the employee contribution that member would have made on compensation that would have been paid to that member on the days off without pay during fiscal year 2009-10 or 2010-11, or a combination thereof, as provided in section 17001, subsection 4, paragraph A, plus interest at the same rate as that required for repayment of withdrawn contributions pursuant to section 18304. If the member elects to make the payment, the retirement system shall withhold the required amount from the member's first retirement benefit check.   [PL 2009, c. 630, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Benefit calculation.  If a member fails to make the election within 31 days of the notification provided under subsection 1, the retirement system shall calculate the member's retirement benefit without inclusion of compensation that would have been paid for days off without pay during fiscal year 2009-10 or 2010-11, or a combination thereof, as provided in section 17001, subsection 4, paragraph A.   [PL 2009, c. 630, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 630, §2 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18306 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18306. Refund of accumulated contributions (REPEALED)

 §18306. Refund of accumulated contributions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 256, §25 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 739, §§36,48 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 619, §§14-16 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 619, §18 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 387, §§A17,18 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 651, §6 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 630, §A11 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 137, §20 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18306-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18306-A. Refund of accumulated contributions

 §18306-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, or if an employee of a district that withdraws from participation under section 18203 wishes to have accumulated contributions refunded, the member or employee 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, §21 (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, §21 (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, §218 (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 section; and   [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §9 (AMD).]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, §21 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 449, §18 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 137, §21 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §218 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 449, §18 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18307 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18307. Inactive accounts (REPEALED)

 §18307. Inactive accounts (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§37,48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 137, §22 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18307-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18307-A. Inactive accounts

 §18307-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 18306-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, §219 (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, §23 (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, §23 (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, §23 (NEW).]Pursuant to the Code, Section 401(a)(31)(B), the amount of an automatic refund under this subsection for a member who has not reached normal retirement age may not exceed $1,000.   [PL 2011, c. 449, §19 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 137, §23 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §219 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 474, §40 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 449, §19 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18309 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18309. Fire fighters

 §18309. Fire fighters 1.  Contribution rate.  Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3, each firefighter, including the chief of a fire department, employed by a participating local district that provides a special retirement benefit under section 18453, subsection 4 or 5, shall contribute to the Participating Local District Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer at a rate of 8% of earnable compensation as long as employed as a firefighter.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Exception.  A participating local district may elect to reduce the rate of contribution set out in subsection 1 to 6.5% of earnable compensation for all fire fighters who continue employment after attaining eligibility for retirement during the remainder of their employment as fire fighters.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Member contributions to Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan.  The board may establish by rule the rate at which firefighters who participate in the consolidated plan described in chapter 427 contribute to that plan. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 256, §26 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 739, §§38,48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §221 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 391, §§2, 3 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 18310 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 425: PARTICIPATING LOCAL DISTRICTS|Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS|5 §18310. Police officers

 §18310. Police officers 1.  Contribution rate.  Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3, each police officer, including the chief of a police department, employed by a participating local district that provides a special retirement benefit under section 18453, subsection 7 or 8, shall contribute to the Participating Local District Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer at a rate of 8% of earnable compensation as long as employed as a police officer.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Exception.  A participating local district may elect to reduce the rate of contribution set out in subsection 1 to 6.5% of earnable compensation for all police officers who continue employment after attaining eligibility for retirement during the remainder of their employment as police officers.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Member contributions to Participating Local District Consolidated Retirement Plan.  The board may establish by rule the rate at which police officers who participate in the consolidated plan described in chapter 427 contribute to that plan. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2013, c. 391, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 256, §27 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 739, §§39,48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §222 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 391, §§4, 5 (AMD).