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2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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 the later of 62 years of age or normal retirement age may not exceed $1,000.
[PL 2021, c. 548, §19 (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). PL 2021, c. 548, §19 (AMD).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17708. State police

§17708. State police
1.  Definition.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term "state police officer" means:
A. A member of the State Police;   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
B. The Chief of the State Police;   [PL 2001, c. 118, §2 (AMD).]
C. A member of the State Police or Chief of the State Police who is appointed Commissioner of Public Safety; or   [PL 2001, c. 118, §2 (AMD).]
D. A special agent investigator in the Bureau of State Police who is hired before June 21, 1982.   [PL 2001, c. 118, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 118, §§2, 3 (AMD).]
2.  Before September 16, 1984.
A state police officer who was first employed by that department after July 9, 1943, but before September 16, 1984, shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as follows:
A. At a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation until the state police officer has completed 20 years of creditable service, as required under section 17851, subsection 4, paragraph A; and   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§20, 48 (AMD).]
B. After completing the service described in paragraph A, at a rate of 6.5% of earnable compensation for the remainder of employment as a state police officer.   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§20, 48 (AMD).]
[PL 2007, c. 491, §116 (AMD).]
3.  After September 15, 1984.
A state police officer who was first employed by that department after September 15, 1984 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program as follows:
A. At a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation until the state police officer has completed 25 years of creditable service, as required under section 17851, subsection 4, paragraph B; and   [PL 1997, c. 740, §2 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 740, §6 (AFF).]
B. After completing the service described in paragraph A, at a rate of 6.5% of earnable compensation for the remainder of employment as a state police officer.   [PL 1997, c. 740, §2 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 740, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 2007, c. 491, §117 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§20,48 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 740, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 740, §6 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 118, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §§116, 117 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17708-A. State Police; members hired after July 1, 1992

§17708-A. State Police; members hired after July 1, 1992
Notwithstanding section 17708, a state police officer hired after July 1, 1992 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program at a rate of 1% of earnable compensation in addition to the contribution required under section 17708.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §118 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH11 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 491, §118 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17708-B. State Police; contributions on and after July 1, 1993

§17708-B. State Police; contributions on and after July 1, 1993
Notwithstanding sections 17708 and 17708‑A, on and after July 1, 1993 a state police officer 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 contributions required under section 17708.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §119 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 410, §L30 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §119 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17709. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife officers

§17709. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife officers
1.  Before September 1, 1984.
A law enforcement officer in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife who was first employed in that capacity before September 1, 1984 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as follows:
A. At a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation until the officer has completed 20 years of creditable service, as required under section 17851, subsection 5, paragraph A; and   [PL 1995, c. 466, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
B. After completing the service described in paragraph A, at a rate of 6.5% of earnable compensation for the remainder of the officer's employment in that capacity.   [PL 1995, c. 466, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 491, §120 (AMD).]
2.  After August 31, 1984; option.
A law enforcement officer in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife who was first employed in that capacity after August 31, 1984 and who elects the retirement option provided in section 17851, subsection 5‑A shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as provided in section 17852, subsection 5-A.
[PL 2007, c. 491, §120 (AMD).]
3.  After August 31, 1984.
Beginning September 1, 2002, a law enforcement officer in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife who was first employed in that capacity after August 31, 1984 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer at a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation until the law enforcement officer has completed 25 years of creditable service and at a rate of 6.5% thereafter.
[PL 2007, c. 491, §120 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§21,48 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 466, §A1 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 559, §RR1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 559, §RR17 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 491, §120 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17709-A. Inland fisheries and wildlife officers; members hired after July 1, 1992

§17709-A. Inland fisheries and wildlife officers; members hired after July 1, 1992
Notwithstanding section 17709, a law enforcement officer in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife hired after July 1, 1992 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program at a rate of 1% of earnable compensation in addition to the contribution required under section 17709.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §121 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH11 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 491, §121 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17709-B. Inland fisheries and wildlife officers; contributions on and after July 1, 1993

§17709-B. Inland fisheries and wildlife officers; contributions on and after July 1, 1993
Notwithstanding sections 17709 and 17709‑A, on and after July 1, 1993 a law enforcement officer in the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife who is subject to section 17709 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 contributions required under section 17709.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §122 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 410, §L30 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §122 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17710. Marine Resources officers

§17710. Marine Resources officers
1.  Before September 1, 1984.
A law enforcement officer in the Department of Marine Resources who was first employed in that capacity before September 1, 1984 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as follows:
A. At a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation until the officer has completed 20 years of creditable service, as required under section 17851, subsection 6; and   [PL 1995, c. 466, Pt. B, §1 (RPR).]
B. After completing the service described in paragraph A, at a rate of 6.5% of earnable compensation for the remainder of the officer's employment in that capacity.   [PL 1995, c. 466, Pt. B, §1 (RPR).]
[PL 2007, c. 491, §123 (AMD).]
1-A.  After August 31, 1984; option.
A law enforcement officer in the Department of Marine Resources who was first employed in that capacity after August 31, 1984 and who elects the retirement option provided in section 17851, subsection 6‑A shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as provided in section 17852, subsection 6-A.
[PL 2007, c. 491, §123 (AMD).]
1-B.  After August 31, 1984.
Beginning September 1, 2002, a law enforcement officer in the Department of Marine Resources who was first employed in that capacity after August 31, 1984 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer at a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation until the law enforcement officer has completed 25 years of creditable service and at a rate of 6.5% thereafter.
[PL 2007, c. 491, §123 (AMD).]
2.  Commissioner or deputy commissioner.
A commissioner or deputy commissioner of the Department of Marine Resources may elect to contribute as a member or have pick-up contributions made by the employer under section 17701, rather than under this section, by filing a written copy of the election of choice with the board.
[PL 1987, c. 739, §§22, 48 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§22,48 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 466, §§B1,2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 559, §RR2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 559, §RR17 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 491, §123 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17710-A. Marine resources officers; members hired after July 1, 1992

§17710-A. Marine resources officers; members hired after July 1, 1992
Notwithstanding section 17710, a law enforcement officer in the Department of Marine Resources hired after July 1, 1992 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program at a rate of 1% of earnable compensation in addition to the contribution required under section 17710.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §124 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH6 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH11 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 491, §124 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17710-B. Marine resources officers; contributions on and after July 1, 1993

§17710-B. Marine resources officers; contributions on and after July 1, 1993
Notwithstanding sections 17710 and 17710‑A, on and after July 1, 1993 a law enforcement officer in the Department of Marine Resources who is subject to section 17710 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 contributions required under section 17710.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §125 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 410, §L30 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §125 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17711. Forest rangers

§17711. Forest rangers
1.  Before September 1, 1984.
A forest ranger in the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry who was first employed in that capacity before September 1, 1984, shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as follows:
A. At a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation until the forest ranger has met the requirements for eligibility for retirement under section 17851, subsection 8; and   [PL 1995, c. 624, §1 (NEW).]
B. After meeting the eligibility requirements for retirement, at a rate of 6.5% of earnable compensation for the remainder of the forest ranger's employment as a forest ranger.   [PL 1995, c. 624, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 491, §126 (AMD).]
2.  After August 31, 1984; option.
A forest ranger in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry who was first employed in that capacity after August 31, 1984 and who elects the retirement option provided in section 17851, subsection 8‑A shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as provided in section 17852, subsection 7-A.
[PL 2007, c. 491, §126 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§23,48 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 624, §1 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 491, §126 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17711-A. Forest rangers; members hired after July 1, 1992

§17711-A. Forest rangers; members hired after July 1, 1992
Notwithstanding section 17711, a forest ranger in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry hired after July 1, 1992 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program at a rate of 1% of earnable compensation in addition to the contribution required under section 17711.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §127 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH11 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 491, §127 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17711-B. Forest rangers; contributions on and after July 1, 1993

§17711-B. Forest rangers; contributions on and after July 1, 1993
Notwithstanding sections 17711 and 17711‑A, on and after July 1, 1993 a forest ranger in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry who is subject to section 17711 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 contributions required under section 17711.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §128 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5,7 (REV); PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 410, §L30 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §128 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §§5, 7 (REV). PL 2013, c. 405, Pt. A, §23 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17712. Maine State Prison employees

§17712. Maine State Prison employees
1.  Before September 1, 1984.
An employee of the Maine State Prison who holds a position described in section 17851, subsection 11, and who was first employed in one of those capacities before September 1, 1984, shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as follows:
A. At a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation until the employee has met the eligibility requirements for retirement under section 17851, subsection 11, paragraph A; and   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§24, 48 (AMD).]
B. After meeting the eligibility requirements for retirement, at a rate of 6.5% of earnable compensation for the remainder of employment in one or more of those capacities.   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§24, 48 (AMD).]
[PL 2007, c. 491, §129 (AMD).]
2.  After August 31, 1984.
An employee of the Maine State Prison who was first employed after August 31, 1984, in a position described in section 17851, subsection 11, shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as follows:
A. At a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation until the employee has completed 25 years of creditable service in one or more of those capacities; and   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§24, 48 (AMD).]
B. After completing the service described in paragraph A, at a rate of 6.5% of earnable compensation for the remainder of employment in one or more of those capacities.   [PL 1987, c. 739, §§24, 48 (AMD).]
[PL 2007, c. 491, §129 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 739, §§24,48 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §129 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17712-A. Maine State Prison employees; members hired after July 1, 1992

§17712-A. Maine State Prison employees; members hired after July 1, 1992
Notwithstanding section 17712, an employee of the Maine State Prison who holds a position described in section 17851, subsection 11 and who is hired after July 1, 1992 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program at a rate of 1% of earnable compensation in addition to the contribution required under section 17712.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §130 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 780, §HHH11 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 491, §130 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17712-B. Maine State Prison employees; contributions on and after July 1, 1993

§17712-B. Maine State Prison employees; contributions on and after July 1, 1993
Notwithstanding sections 17712 and 17712‑A, on and after July 1, 1993 an employee of the Maine State Prison who holds a position described in section 17851, subsection 11 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 contributions required under section 17712.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §131 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 410, §L30 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §131 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17713. Armed forces

§17713. Armed forces
1.  Service after becoming a member.
For employees who qualify to have their membership in the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program continued under section 17655, subsection 1, because of service in the Armed Forces of the United States, the State shall contribute to the Members' Contribution Fund the same amount that the member would have been required to contribute, if the member had been serving the State during the period of service in the armed forces in the same capacity in which the employee was serving at the time the employee joined the armed forces. Any member whose contributions to the Members' Contribution Fund are paid by the State under this subsection, who withdraws or ceases to be a member of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program, may not withdraw any of the contributions made by the State under this subsection.
[PL 2007, c. 491, §132 (AMD).]
2.  Service before becoming a member.
A member who qualifies under section 17760 to purchase service credit at the cost set forth in section 17760, subsection 4 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program for the period of service in the armed forces as follows.
A. Contributions must be calculated at the percentage rate required of active members during the period of time covered by the service in the armed forces applied to the member's earnable compensation during the first year as an employee after service in the armed forces, under the following terms and conditions:
(1) If 2 or more percentage rates were in effect during the period of service in the armed forces, the highest percentage rate must be used;
(2) The minimum rate is 5%; and
(3) Interest at a rate set by the board not to exceed regular interest by 2 or more percentage points must be paid on the unpaid balance beginning January 1, 1976, or the date of attaining 15 years of creditable service, if later, to the date payment is made.   [PL 2003, c. 693, §2 (AMD).]
B. [PL 1989, c. 907, §2 (RP).]
C. The payment must be made to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program by a single direct payment or by annual direct payments made in accordance with section 17701, subsection 4.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §132 (AMD).]
[PL 2007, c. 491, §132 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 710, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 907, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 349, §16 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 693, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §132 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17714. Baxter State Park Authority rangers

§17714. Baxter State Park Authority rangers
A law enforcement officer in the employment of the Baxter State Park Authority who elects the retirement option provided in section 17851, subsection 12 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as provided in section 17852, subsection 11.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §133 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 466, §C1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §133 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17715. State fire marshals

§17715. State fire marshals
A state fire marshal, state fire marshal investigator or a state fire marshal inspector who elects the retirement option provided in section 17851, subsection 13 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as provided in section 17852, subsection 13.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §134 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 401, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §134 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 3: CONTRIBUTIONS › 5 §17716. Motor vehicle detectives

§17716. Motor vehicle detectives
A motor vehicle detective, senior motor vehicle detective, principal motor vehicle detective or chief motor vehicle detective who elects the retirement option provided in section 17851, subsection 14 shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as provided in section 17852, subsection 15.   [PL 2017, c. 229, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 401, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 491, §135 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 229, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 4: CREDITABLE SERVICE › 5 §17751. Determination of one-year's service credit

§17751. Determination of one-year's service credit
The determination of one-year's service credit shall be governed as follows.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
1.  All service in one calendar year.
The board may not allow more than one year's service credit for all the service:
A. In one calendar year for state employees; or   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
B. In one school contract year for teachers or state employees employed as teachers.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Absence without pay.
Except as provided in section 17766, the board may not allow service credit for a period of absence without pay of more than a month's duration for a full-time position.
[RR 1997, c. 1, §3 (COR).]
3.  Board determination.
The board shall determine by appropriate rules how much service in any year qualifies for one year's service credit. Service rendered for the full normal working time in any year qualifies for one year's service credit. The board shall provide in its rule related to the determination of creditable service for state employees that any part-time or seasonal state employee who was employed during the period beginning January 1, 1989 and ending June 30, 1991 is credited with a full year of creditable service for each year in which that employee is employed for 1,000 or more hours, for as long as that employee is employed by the State. The board's rule must also treat in the same manner any employee first employed before July 1, 1991 who is employed in a position that is in a career ladder in which the employee is required to move from full-time status to seasonal status when accepting a promotion in the employee's career ladder. Section 17001, subsection 13, paragraph E does not apply to an employee who is credited with a full year of creditable service under this provision. Each state department or agency shall submit to the retirement system a list of all employees to whom this provision applies, in the manner and time provided by board rule.
[PL 1991, c. 878, §1 (AMD).]
4.  Special provision for certain legislative employees.
A legislative employee receives a full year of service credit for the period of January 1, 1978 to January 1, 1984 for each year of the legislative biennium in a position that may be full-time under Title 3, sections 22 and 42.
[RR 2013, c. 2, §7 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 878, §1 (AMD). RR 1997, c. 1, §3 (COR). PL 1997, c. 190, §1 (AMD). RR 2013, c. 2, §7 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 4: CREDITABLE SERVICE › 5 §17752. Service credit for prior service

§17752. Service credit for prior service
1.  Determination.
Service credit for prior service is determined as follows.
A. If a member can provide the board with satisfactory evidence that he performed any work as a state employee before July 1, 1942, or as a teacher before July 1, 1947, the member shall be granted one year of service credit for each year in which any work was performed, except that:
(1) For the first year of service under this paragraph, service credit may be earned only from the date of beginning work to the end of the year; and
(2) During the calendar year 1942, the maximum amount of prior service credit that may be earned for work as a state employee is 1/2 year; and
(3) Prior service credit for work as a state employee shall be calculated on the basis of calendar years and for work as a teacher on the basis of school years.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
B. Service credit for prior service shall be granted for work as a teacher to a member, if the member pays into the Members' Contribution Fund 5% of the salary received during that service. For each year of that service, the payments shall be not less than $20 nor more than $100.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Verification of prior service.
Upon verification of the length of prior service rendered, the board shall grant service credit for that service.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 4: CREDITABLE SERVICE › 5 §17753. Service credit for back contributions

§17753. Service credit for back contributions
Upon complete payment of the back contributions under section 17704‑C, the member must be granted service credit for the period of time for which the contributions have been made. Upon making partial payment of the back contributions under section 17704‑C, the member must be granted service credit on a pro rata basis in accordance with rules adopted by the board.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §22 (AMD).]
1.  Entitlement to service credit.
[PL 1989, c. 95, §5 (RP).]
2.  Retirement benefit effective before completion of payment.
[PL 1989, c. 95, §5 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 95, §5 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 180, §4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 474, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 4: CREDITABLE SERVICE › 5 §17755. Disability retirement service credit

§17755. Disability retirement service credit
A beneficiary shall receive service credit for the purpose of determining benefits under this Part for the period following termination of service for which the beneficiary receives disability retirement benefits under subchapter V, articles 3 and 3‑A.   [PL 1989, c. 409, §§6, 12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 409, §§6,12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 4: CREDITABLE SERVICE › 5 §17756. Unused accrued or accumulated sick leave or unused vacation leave

§17756. Unused accrued or accumulated sick leave or unused vacation leave
1.  Service credit.
Unused accumulated or accrued sick leave, unused vacation leave, or a combination of both, for which a member is credited on termination of service, but for which the member does not receive payment, qualifies for service credit.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Limitation.
Leave qualifying for service credit under subsection 1 may not exceed a total of 90 days, except as provided in subsection 3.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
3.  Exceptions.
Leave beyond 90 days may qualify for service credit, up to the maximum number of days of leave, set by personnel rules or by contract, that a person is allowed to accumulate, if:
A. For state employees, the member, before any retirement benefit becomes effective for him, pays into the Members' Contribution Fund, a single payment which is the actuarial equivalent, at the effective date of the member's retirement benefit, of the portion of his retirement benefit based on the additional creditable service beyond 90 days; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
B. For teachers, the member or the school administrative unit employing the member pays into the Members' Contribution Fund by a single payment the actuarial equivalent, at the effective date of the member's retirement benefit, of the portion of his retirement benefit based on the additional creditable service beyond 90 days. The member and the school administrative unit may determine by contract the portion to be deposited by each to obtain this additional creditable service.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 4: CREDITABLE SERVICE › 5 §17757. Former members

§17757. Former members
Upon complete payment of the back contributions under section 17703, the member shall be granted service credit for the period of time for which the contributions have been made. Upon making partial payment of the back contributions under section 17703, the member shall be granted service credit on a pro rata basis in accordance with rules adopted by the board.   [PL 1989, c. 95, §7 (NEW).]
1.  Service credit reinstated.
[PL 1989, c. 95, §7 (RP).]
2.  Retirement benefit effective before completion of repayment.
[PL 1989, c. 95, §7 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 95, §7 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 4: CREDITABLE SERVICE › 5 §17758. Legislature and Executive Council (REPEALED)

§17758. Legislature and Executive Council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 474, §23 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES › Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS › Subchapter 4: CREDITABLE SERVICE › 5 §17759. Federal employment service

§17759. Federal employment service
1.  Creditable service.
An employee of the federal employment service who became an employee of a state department before the federal employment service was returned to state control is entitled to service credit for prior service and membership service for the time the person was with the federal employment service, if the person makes up whatever contributions would have been made if the federal service had been state membership service, including interest at a rate, to be set by the board, not to exceed the regular interest by 5 or more percentage points beginning January 1, 1976, to the date of payment.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
2.  Applicability.
This section does not apply to any member who began membership on or after January 1, 1976.
[PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).