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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND (§§ 47-17-20 — 47-17-27) › Section 47-17-23 - [See Note] Special account for funds; investment powers of board; gifts, grants, and bequests (§ 47-17-23) › 1

(a)
The board shall have such control of the funds provided for in this chapter as is not inconsistent with this chapter and other general laws. All funds received by the board shall be deposited in a special account in the name of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. The board shall have the authority to expend such funds in accordance with this chapter.
(b)
The board shall have full power to invest and reinvest such funds, subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by Article 7 of Chapter 20 of this title, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law." Subject to such terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions, the board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the funds are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the fund.
(c)
The board may take, by gift, grant, devise, or bequest, any money, real or personal property, or any other thing of value and hold or invest it for the uses and purposes of the fund in accordance with this chapter.
(d)
The board is authorized to employ agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and to enter into contracts with such agents for their services as investment advisers and counselors, in making recommendations for investments and in making investments if the board so authorizes.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 681,§ 65, eff. 7/1/2010.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND (§§ 47-17-20 — 47-17-27) › Section 47-17-23 - [See Note] Special account for funds; investment powers of board; gifts, grants, and bequests (§ 47-17-23) › 2

(a)
The board shall have such control of the funds provided for in this chapter as is not inconsistent with this chapter and other general laws. All funds received by the board shall be deposited in special accounts in the name of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. The board shall have the authority to expend such funds in accordance with this chapter.
(b)
The board shall have full power to invest and reinvest such funds, subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by Article 7 of Chapter 20 of this title, the 'Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law.' Subject to such terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions, the board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the funds are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the fund.
(c)
The board may take, by gift, grant, devise, or bequest, any money, real or personal property, or any other thing of value and hold or invest it for the uses and purposes of the fund in accordance with this chapter.
(d)
The board is authorized to employ agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and to enter into contracts with such agents for their services as investment advisers and counselors, in making recommendations for investments and in making investments if the board so authorizes.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 681,§ 65, eff. 7/1/2010.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND (§§ 47-17-20 — 47-17-27) › Section 47-17-24 - [See Note] Duty of the board to keep permanent records of annuities and benefits granted; contents, preservation, and transfer of records, papers, and other data (§ 47-17-24) › 1

It shall be the duty of the board to keep permanent records of all its actions in granting annuities or benefits. Such records shall give the name of the recipient, the date of the beginning of the service of the involved peace officer, the date of such officer's incapacity, retirement, or death, the reason therefor, and such other information as the board shall desire. All records, papers, and other data shall be carefully preserved and turned over to the succeeding members of the board.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND (§§ 47-17-20 — 47-17-27) › Section 47-17-24 - [See Note] Duty of the board to keep permanent records of annuities and benefits granted; contents, preservation, and transfer of records, papers, and other data (§ 47-17-24) › 2

It shall be the duty of the board to keep permanent records of all its actions in granting annuities or benefits. Such records shall give the name of the recipient, the date of the beginning of the membership service of the involved peace officer, the date of such officer's incapacity, retirement, or death, the reason therefor, and such other information as the board shall desire. All records, papers, and other data shall be carefully preserved and turned over to the succeeding members of the board.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND (§§ 47-17-20 — 47-17-27) › Section 47-17-25 - [See Note] Duty of the state auditor to make an annual audit and report; audit upon request of the board; contents of annual report (§ 47-17-25) › 1

The state auditor is authorized and directed to make an annual audit of the acts and doings of the board and to make a complete report of the same to the General Assembly. The state auditor shall not be required to distribute copies of the report to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the report in the manner which he or she deems to be most effective and efficient. The report shall disclose all moneys received by the board and all its expenditures including administrative expenses and payments made as annuities and benefits. The state auditor shall also make an audit of affairs of the board at any time he or she is requested to do so by a majority of the board.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 333,§ 36, eff. 7/1/2005.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND (§§ 47-17-20 — 47-17-27) › Section 47-17-25 - [See Note] Duty of the state auditor to make an annual audit and report; audit upon request of the board; contents of annual report (§ 47-17-25) › 2

The state auditor is authorized and directed to make an annual audit of the acts and doings of the board and to make a complete report of the same to the General Assembly. The state auditor shall not be required to distribute copies of the report to the members of the General Assembly but shall notify the members of the availability of the report in the manner which he or she deems to be most effective and efficient. The report shall disclose all moneys received by the board and all its expenditures including administrative expenses and payments made as annuities and benefits. The state auditor shall also make an audit of affairs of the board at any time if requested to do so by a majority of the board.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 333,§ 36, eff. 7/1/2005.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND (§§ 47-17-20 — 47-17-27) › Section 47-17-26 - [See Note] Methods of providing increases in maximum benefit payable under Article 6 of this chapter (§ 47-17-26) › 1

(a)
Subject to the terms and limitations of this Code section, the board of commissioners is authorized to adopt from time to time a method or methods of providing for increases in the maximum monthly retirement benefit payable under Article 6 of this chapter for persons theretofore or thereafter retiring under this chapter. Such method shall be based upon:
(1)
The recommendation of the actuary of the board of commissioners;
(2)
The maintenance of the actuarial soundness of the fund in accordance with the standards provided in Code Section
47-20-10
or such higher standards as may be adopted by the board; and
(3)
Such other factors as the board deems relevant.
Any such increase may be uniform or may vary in accordance with the time of retirement, length of service, age, nature of the retirement, or such other factors as the board of commissioners shall determine.
(b)
An initial increase may be granted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to become effective on July 1, 1993, not to exceed 3 percent of the maximum monthly retirement benefit then in effect. Thereafter, such increases may be authorized effective as of January 1 and July 1 of each year; provided, however, that no such increase shall exceed 1 1/2 percent of the maximum monthly retirement benefit then in effect.
(c)
No increase shall be made pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to become effective within six months of the effective date of any increase in the maximum retirement benefit granted by the General Assembly through amendment of Code Section
47-17-80
.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 681,§ 66, eff. 7/1/2010.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND (§§ 47-17-20 — 47-17-27) › Section 47-17-26 - [See Note] Methods of providing increases in maximum benefit payable under Article 6 of this chapter (§ 47-17-26) › 2

(a)
Subject to the terms and limitations of this Code section, the board of commissioners is authorized to adopt from time to time a method or methods of providing for increases in the maximum monthly retirement benefit payable under Article 6 of this chapter for persons theretofore or thereafter retiring under this chapter. Such method shall be based upon:
(1)
The recommendation of the actuary of the board of commissioners;
(2)
The maintenance of the actuarial soundness of the fund in accordance with the standards provided in Code Section
47-20-10
or such higher standards as may be adopted by the board; and
(3)
Such other factors as the board deems relevant.
Any such increase may be uniform or may vary in accordance with the time of retirement, length of creditable service, age, nature of the retirement, or such other factors as the board of commissioners shall determine.
(b)
An initial increase may be granted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to become effective on July 1, 1993, not to exceed 3 percent of the maximum monthly retirement benefit then in effect. Thereafter, such increases may be authorized effective as of January 1 and July 1 of each year; provided, however, that no such increase shall exceed 1 1/2 percent of the maximum monthly retirement benefit then in effect.
(c)
No increase shall be made pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to become effective within six months of the effective date of any increase in the maximum retirement benefit granted by the General Assembly through amendment of Code Section
47-17-80
.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 681,§ 66, eff. 7/1/2010.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 3 - MEMBERSHIP IN AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND (§§ 47-17-40 — 47-17-44) › Section 47-17-40 - [See Note] Application for membership in the fund; credit for prior service (§ 47-17-40) › 1

(a)
In order to obtain membership in the fund, a peace officer shall make application to the board upon an application form to be furnished by it for that purpose. It shall be the duty of the employing authority to notify the board within 30 days from the date a peace officer is employed, furnishing the name and mailing address of such peace officer. The board shall furnish an application form to such peace officer within 15 days after such notification. The application form shall be accompanied by such material and information as will enable the peace officer to determine the benefits to be derived by virtue of said peace officer's membership in the fund. An applicant must furnish proof of the date of such applicant's birth, and such proof shall be in such form as shall be required by the board.
(b)
Reserved.
(c)
In addition to the requirements stated in this Code section, an application for membership shall contain such other information as may be required by the board.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 3 - MEMBERSHIP IN AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND (§§ 47-17-40 — 47-17-44) › Section 47-17-40 - [See Note] Application for membership in the fund; credit for prior service (§ 47-17-40) › 2

(a)
In order to obtain membership in the fund, a peace officer shall make application to the board upon an application form to be furnished by it for that purpose. It shall be the duty of the employing authority to furnish an application for membership form and a certification by employing authority form to such peace officer within 3 0 days from the date of employment. The application form shall be accompanied by such material and information as will enable the peace officer to determine the benefits to be derived by virtue of said peace officer's membership in the fund.
(b)
Reserved.
(c)
In addition to the requirements stated in this Code section, an application for membership shall contain such other information as may be required by the board.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 3 - MEMBERSHIP IN AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND (§§ 47-17-40 — 47-17-44) › Section 47-17-41 - [For Repeal, See Note]

The board may provide by rule and regulation for the retention of any legally qualified member who has temporarily ceased employment as a peace officer and for credit for such period, provided that an application for retention of membership is submitted not later than 90 days after such employment has ceased; and provided, further, that he or she shall pay to the fund the amounts required for such period. Such member may obtain one month of such credit for each month of active membership performed after the period of unemployment as a peace officer; provided, however, that not more than 12 months of absence from such employment shall be allowed under this Code section during a member's entire membership in the fund.
Repealed by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 631,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 3 - MEMBERSHIP IN AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND (§§ 47-17-40 — 47-17-44) › Section 47-17-42 - [For Repeal, See Note]

Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who was totally blinded in the line of duty as a peace officer prior to the creation of the fund and who has been unable to serve as a peace officer since that injury is authorized to become a member of the fund, regardless of whether such person is now or hereafter a peace officer. If he elects to join the fund, he shall pay into it the amount which he would have paid had he joined the fund upon its creation and continued as a member since that time, which amount shall be determined by the board. Upon such payment he shall be authorized to receive the maximum disability benefits under Code Section
47-17-81
without the necessity of complying with any time limitations contained in that Code section.
Repealed by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 3 - MEMBERSHIP IN AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND (§§ 47-17-40 — 47-17-44) › Section 47-17-43 - Participation of members in other retirement, annuity, or benefit systems

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to prevent any peace officer who is a member of the fund from belonging to any other retirement, annuity, or benefit system.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 4 - REVENUES COLLECTED FROM FINES AND FEES (§§ 47-17-60 — 47-17-63) › Section 47-17-61 - [See Note] Employer contributions by Georgia Composite Medical Board (§ 47-17-61) › 1

The Georgia Composite Medical Board shall pay an employer contribution for each person who becomes a member of the fund pursuant to division (5)(I)(vi) of Code Section
47-17-1
. Such contribution shall be the full actuarial cost of the member's participation as calculated by the actuary for the fund and shall be made on a monthly basis.
Added by 2009 Ga. Laws 175,§ 4, eff. 5/5/2009.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 4 - REVENUES COLLECTED FROM FINES AND FEES (§§ 47-17-60 — 47-17-63) › Section 47-17-61 - [See Note] Employer contributions by Georgia Composite Medical Board (§ 47-17-61) › 2

The Georgia Composite Medical Board shall pay an employer contribution for each of its investigators who becomes a member of the fund . Such contribution shall be the full actuarial cost of the member's participation as calculated by the actuary for the fund and shall be made on an annual basis.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
Added by 2009 Ga. Laws 175,§ 4, eff. 5/5/2009.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 4 - REVENUES COLLECTED FROM FINES AND FEES (§§ 47-17-60 — 47-17-63) › Section 47-17-62 - [See Note] Payment of employment contributions by Board of Dentistry (§ 47-17-62) › 1

The Georgia Board of Dentistry shall pay an employer contribution for each person who becomes a member of the fund pursuant to division (5)(I)(vii) of Code Section
47-17-1
. Such contribution shall be the full actuarial cost of the member's participation as calculated by the actuary for the fund and shall be made on a monthly basis.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 311,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2018.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 4 - REVENUES COLLECTED FROM FINES AND FEES (§§ 47-17-60 — 47-17-63) › Section 47-17-62 - [See Note] Payment of employment contributions by Board of Dentistry (§ 47-17-62) › 2

The Georgia Board of Dentistry shall pay an employer contribution for each of its investigators who becomes a member of the fund . Such contribution shall be the full actuarial cost of the member's participation as calculated by the actuary for the fund and shall be made on an annual basis.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 311,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2018.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 4 - REVENUES COLLECTED FROM FINES AND FEES (§§ 47-17-60 — 47-17-63) › Section 47-17-63 - [See Note] Coordination to ensure funding

The board, the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority, and the Department of Revenue shall coordinate to the extent necessary to ensure that the fund receives the amounts that it is owed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section
38-3-188
.
Added by 2022 Ga. Laws 650,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2022, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law".
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 5 - SERVICE CREDITABLE TOWARD RETIREMENT (§§ 47-17-70 — 47-17-71) › Section 47-17-70 - [See Note] Prior service credit for members who first apply for membership on or after May 1, 1968; credit for service in the armed forces of the United States (§ 47-17-70) › 1

(a)
No peace officer who first makes application for membership in the fund on or after May 1, 1968, shall be given credit for any prior service, and such peace officer shall receive credit only from the date he or she becomes a member of the fund; provided, however, a member may claim a maximum of five years for service as a peace officer prior to such member's joining the fund if such member complies with subsection (c) of Code Section
47-17-44
and remains an active member of the fund for a period of time at least equal to the number of years claimed for prior service; provided, further, that any member defined in subparagraph (J) of paragraph (5) of Code Section
47-17-1
may claim service as a peace officer prior to such member's joining the fund without regard to such five-year limitation if such member complies with subsection (c) of Code Section
47-17-44
.
(b)
A member who is determined by the board to be in good standing and who enlists in or is drafted into any branch of the armed forces of the United States shall not be required to remit any funds to the board during such period of service and shall receive credit for such service, provided that such member left his work as a peace officer to enter the armed forces of the United States and returned to work as a peace officer within six months after he ceased such service and engaged in no other type work within such six-month period. Such member shall receive one year of creditable service for each year of service in the armed forces of the United States, provided that there shall be a limit of five years of credit for such service. If a member remains in the armed forces of the United States longer than five years, his membership shall be terminated at the end of such five-year period but shall be reinstated if he returns to work as a peace officer within six months after he ceases such service and if he has not engaged in any other type work within such six-month period.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 5 - SERVICE CREDITABLE TOWARD RETIREMENT (§§ 47-17-70 — 47-17-71) › Section 47-17-70 - [See Note] Prior service credit for members who first apply for membership on or after May 1, 1968; credit for service in the armed forces of the United States (§ 47-17-70) › 2

(a)
Any nonretired member of the fund may claim a maximum of five years for service rendered as a peace officer prior to such member's joining the fund by tendering to the fund the full actuarial cost of such time as calculated by the actuary for the fund. All purchased time shall count toward vesting.
(b)
A member who is determined by the board to be in good standing and who enlists in or is drafted into any branch of the armed forces of the United States shall not be required to remit any funds to the board during such period of service and shall receive credit for such service, provided that such member left their work as a peace officer to enter the armed forces of the United States and returned to work as a peace officer within six months after they ceased such service and engaged in no other type of work within such six-month period. Such member shall receive one year of creditable service for each year of service in the armed forces of the United States, provided that there shall be a limit of five years of credit for such service. If a member remains in the armed forces of the United States longer than five years, their membership shall be terminated at the end of such five-year period but shall be reinstated if they return to work as a peace officer within six months after they cease such service and if they have not engaged in any other type of work within such six-month period.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 6 - RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND DISABILITY BENEFITS (§§ 47-17-80 — 47-17-83) › Section 47-17-82 - [For Repeal, See Note]

(a)
A peace officer, upon becoming a member of the fund and after having designated a beneficiary, shall be issued a certificate by the board whereby the board shall agree to pay the sum of $3,500.00, or such lesser amount as might be arrived at under this Code section, to such beneficiary upon the death of such member. If a member has received $1,000.00 or more in retirement benefits at the time of his or her death, such beneficiary shall only be entitled to receive $2,500.00 upon the death of such member. If a member has received less than $1,000.00 in retirement benefits at the time of his or her death, such beneficiary shall only be entitled to receive an amount which, when added to the amount already received by the member, will total $3,500.00; provided, however, that the amount to be paid to a member who dies with less than five years of service shall be $1,000.00.
(b)
The designated beneficiary of any dues-paying member who receives an injury by external accident or violence arising out of and in the course of the employment as a peace officer and not resulting from willful misconduct of such officer, which injury is the direct and proximate cause of death within 12 months of the date of the injury, shall, upon application to the board and lawful proof of such injury and death as the direct and proximate result thereof, be paid a sum of $5,500.00, provided that, if such peace officer received any disability benefits under this chapter, the $5,500.00 death benefit provided for under this Code section shall be reduced in the amount of such disability benefits received; provided, further, that in no event shall such death benefit be less than $2,500.00, regardless of the amount of benefits such peace officer may have drawn prior to his death.
(c)
Applications for such benefits shall contain such information as the board shall desire.
Repealed by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 6 - RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND DISABILITY BENEFITS (§§ 47-17-80 — 47-17-83) › Section 47-17-83 - [See Note] Refunds of membership dues; eligibility for reinstatement; eligibility to rejoin as a new member; refunds of overpaid dues (§ 47-17-83) › 1

(a)
Upon application of any person who is or has been a member, the board may provide for a refund to such person of 95 percent of all dues paid by him for periods of service which qualify as creditable service under this chapter.
(b)
A member who takes a refund after April 1, 1965, while still employed as a peace officer shall not be eligible to be reinstated to membership and shall not be eligible to receive credit for service rendered before he again becomes a member. After a period of at least six months after taking a refund, he may apply for new membership, subject to other terms and conditions set forth in this chapter and any lawful rules and regulations adopted by the board relating to membership.
(c)
Upon application of any person who received a refund of dues prior to April 1, 1965, or of any person who is not employed as a peace officer and who receives a refund of dues after April 1, 1965, the board may reinstate such person as a member. Such person may further be granted credit for all periods of service for which dues have previously been paid, provided that such person shall, at the time of application, be a peace officer; provided, further, that he tenders back to the fund all moneys and all dues previously refunded, plus regular dues for any other period of service during which such person may have served as a peace officer, together with interest on such amounts at the rate of 8 percent per annum from the date of such refund; provided, further, that, if such person has served eight or more continuous months as a peace officer, beginning on or after April 1, 1965, without having made application for reinstatement to membership within that eight-month period, his right to be so reinstated to membership shall be forever forfeited and he shall not be eligible to receive credit for service rendered before he again becomes a member. He may apply for new membership, subject to other terms and conditions set forth in this chapter and any lawful rules and regulations adopted by the board relating to membership.
(d)
The board may refund 100 percent of any overpayment of dues paid by any person for any period of service during which it is determined that such person was not a peace officer, and he is not entitled to credit for such period of service.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 6 - RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND DISABILITY BENEFITS (§§ 47-17-80 — 47-17-83) › Section 47-17-83 - [See Note] Refunds of membership dues; eligibility for reinstatement; eligibility to rejoin as a new member; refunds of overpaid dues (§ 47-17-83) › 2

(a)
Upon application of any person who is or has been a member, the board may provide for a refund to such person of 100 percent of all dues paid by such person for periods of service which qualify as creditable service under this chapter.
(b)
A member who takes a refund shall not be eligible to be reinstated to membership and shall not be eligible to receive credit for service rendered before they again become a member. After a period of at least six months after taking a refund, they may apply for new membership, subject to other terms and conditions set forth in this chapter and any lawful rules and regulations adopted by the board relating to membership.
(c)
The board may refund 100 percent of any overpayment of dues paid by any person for any period of membership service during which it is determined that such person was not a peace officer, and they are not entitled to credit for such period of service.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 562,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024. only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 47-17-100 — 47-17-105) › Section 47-17-100 - Effect of funding on provisions for benefits and annuities; coverage of claims before funds available; credit for service after February 1, 1950, but before this effective date

The provisions of this chapter relating to benefits and annuities shall not become operative until after the funds necessary to carry out this chapter have been provided. All claims for annuities or benefits arising before such funds are made available shall not be covered by this chapter; and the board is directed not to pay any annuities or benefits based upon any such claim; but, for the purpose of computing the length of service under this chapter, the board shall be authorized to include the period of time elapsing between February 1, 1950, and the date that it becomes operative.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 47-17-100 — 47-17-105) › Section 47-17-101 - Vesting of rights under this chapter

All rights and benefits under this chapter shall be subject to future legislative change or revision, and no beneficiary shall be deemed to have any vested right to any annuities or benefits under this chapter.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 47-17-100 — 47-17-105) › Section 47-17-102 - Reduction of benefits upon determination that available funds are insufficient; liability of members of the board for such reductions

If at any time the amounts derived from the different sources provided in this chapter are not sufficient to enable the board to pay in full each person determined to be entitled to annuities or benefits under this chapter, then each beneficiary shall receive a prorated percentage of the monthly benefits otherwise payable until the fund is sufficiently replenished to warrant the resumption thereafter of full payments of such annuities or benefits to each beneficiary. In no event shall the board, or any member of the board, be liable to any beneficiary or the representatives of any beneficiary for any deficiencies in payments made under this Code section.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 47-17-100 — 47-17-105) › Section 47-17-103 - Exemption of rights and benefits under this chapter from taxation; exemption from garnishment, attachment, or other process; assignability

The right to any pension, annuity, allowance, or benefit; to the return of contributions; to a pension, annuity, allowance or benefit itself; to any optional benefit, or any other right accrued or accruing to any person under this chapter; and to moneys under this chapter shall be exempt from any tax imposed by this state, county, municipal, or other political subdivision, except as provided in Code Section
48-7-27
; exempt from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process whatsoever; and shall be unassignable unless otherwise specifically provided for in this chapter.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 47-17-100 — 47-17-105) › Section 47-17-104 - Attempts to defraud the fund by false information; failure to remit sums provided for in Code Section 47-17-60

Any person who knowingly furnishes false information for the purpose of becoming a member of the fund, for receiving credit for service to which he is not entitled, or for receiving benefits hereunder or any person who knowingly assists in doing any of the foregoing things shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person whose duty it is to remit the sum provided for in Code Section
47-17-60
and who fails or refuses to remit such sum shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 17 - PEACE OFFICERS' ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND (§§ 47-17-1 — 47-17-105) › Article 7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 47-17-100 — 47-17-105) › Section 47-17-105 - Member's obligation to notify board of employment change

If at any time a member of the fund undergoes a change of employment to a position that does not qualify the member as a "peace officer" as such term is defined in this chapter, or if his or her job description changes in a manner that is inconsistent with such definition, such member shall have an affirmative duty to notify the board of such change immediately. The board is not authorized to accept membership dues from any such member or to pay benefits calculated on service after such a change of employment or job description.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 690,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 18 - SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE (§§ 47-18-1 — 47-18-80) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 47-18-1 — 47-18-2) › Section 47-18-1 - Legislative intent

In order to extend to employees of the State of Georgia and its political subdivisions and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance system embodied in the Social Security Act, it is declared to be the policy of the General Assembly, subject to the limitations of this chapter, that such steps be taken as to provide such protection to employees of the state and its political subdivisions on as broad a basis as is permitted under the Social Security Act.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 18 - SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE (§§ 47-18-1 — 47-18-80) › Article 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY STATE AGENCY GENERALLY (§§ 47-18-20 — 47-18-22) › Section 47-18-20 - Duty to make and publish rules and regulations

The state agency shall publish such policies and procedures, not inconsistent with this chapter, as it finds necessary or appropriate to the efficient administration of the functions with which it is charged under this chapter.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 682,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 18 - SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE (§§ 47-18-1 — 47-18-80) › Article 2 - ADMINISTRATION BY STATE AGENCY GENERALLY (§§ 47-18-20 — 47-18-22) › Section 47-18-21 - Expenses and administrative costs incurred under this chapter

All expenses incurred by the state agency relative to and incidental to the administration of this chapter, including, without limitation, the creation of a full-time position for such purpose, shall be paid from funds appropriated to the state agency.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 682,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 18 - SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE (§§ 47-18-1 — 47-18-80) › Article 3 - PLANS, AGREEMENTS, AND REFERENDUMS REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE (§§ 47-18-40 — 47-18-44) › Section 47-18-42 - Referendum on the question of coverage of certain groups of employees

(a)
The Governor is empowered to authorize a referendum, and to designate any agency or individual to supervise its conduct, in accordance with the requirements of Section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act, on the question of whether service in positions covered by a retirement system established by the state or by a political subdivision shall be excluded from or included under an agreement under this chapter. The notice of referendum required by Section 218(d)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act to be given to employees shall contain or shall be accompanied by a statement, in such form and such detail as the agency or individual designated to supervise the referendum shall deem necessary and sufficient to inform the employees of the rights which will accrue to them and their dependents and survivors and the liabilities to which they will be subject, if their services are included under an agreement under this chapter.
(b)
Upon receiving evidence satisfactory to him that with respect to any such referendum the conditions specified in Section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act have been met, the Governor is authorized so to certify to the secretary of health and human services.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 18 - SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE (§§ 47-18-1 — 47-18-80) › Article 3 - PLANS, AGREEMENTS, AND REFERENDUMS REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE (§§ 47-18-40 — 47-18-44) › Section 47-18-43 - Referendum on the question of coverage of positions covered by Chapter 12 of this title

Anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, the Governor is empowered to authorize a referendum in accordance with the requirements of Section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act on the question of whether services in positions covered by the District Attorneys Retirement Fund of Georgia, Chapter 12 of this title, shall be excluded from or included under an agreement under this chapter with an effective date of July 1, 1956. If the referendum results in an affirmative vote, employee contributions required for social security coverage shall be deducted by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia from the compensation or other funds due the employee. Such employee deductions shall be based on an affidavit from each individual as to the total wages received by him or her each calendar quarter as district attorney. Such affidavit shall be forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia before the fifth day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter. If any district attorney fails to submit the required affidavit to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia within the required time, any and all funds due such individual shall be withheld by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia until an appropriate affidavit has been received. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia is authorized and directed to pay the required employer contribution from the funds appropriated or otherwise available.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 682,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2010.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 157,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 18 - SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE (§§ 47-18-1 — 47-18-80) › Article 3 - PLANS, AGREEMENTS, AND REFERENDUMS REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE (§§ 47-18-40 — 47-18-44) › Section 47-18-44 - Referendum on the question of coverage of positions covered by Chapter 8 of this title

The Governor is empowered to authorize a referendum in accordance with the requirements of Section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act on the question of whether services in positions covered by the Superior Court Judges Retirement Fund of Georgia, Chapter 8 of this title, shall be excluded from or included under an agreement under this chapter with an effective date of July 1, 1956. If the referendum results in an affirmative vote, employee contributions required for social security coverage shall be deducted by The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia and remitted to the state agency, together with the required employer contributions. The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia is authorized and directed to pay the required employer contribution from the funds appropriated for the operation of the superior courts of the state.
Amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 681,§ 64, eff. 7/1/2010.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 157,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 47 - RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS (§§ 47-1-1 — 47-25-101) › Chapter 18 - SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE (§§ 47-18-1 — 47-18-80) › Article 4 - [REPEALED] CONTRIBUTION FUND (§ 47-18-60) › Section 47-18-60 - [Reserved] Contribution fund into which contributions, interest, and penalties shall be deposited; control of fund; payment of amounts required under the Social Security Act

Repealed and reserved by 2010 Ga. Laws 682,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2010.