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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21 - Retirement of Municipal Employees › Section 45-21-56. - Credit for other municipal service.

§ 45-21-56. Credit for other municipal service.
(a)
Any member who was employed by a municipality, as defined in § 45-21-2, which did not elect to accept this chapter, as provided in § 45-21-4, shall be given credit for that service for the various purposes of this system; provided, that the member pays to the retirement system a lump sum amount equal to the full actuarial cost of that credit as certified by the retirement board.
(b)
The retirement board shall fix and determine rules and regulations to govern the provisions of this section.
(c)
If any member who was employed by a participating municipality is subsequently hired by a different participating municipality, his or her service credits from the former employer shall transfer in toto to the current employer. The retirement system shall transfer all prior employee contributions to the account of the current employing municipality and calculate the full actuarial value of the accrued benefit with the former employing municipality. If the full actuarial value of the accrued benefit with the former employer is greater than the total employee contributions transferred, the retirement system shall also transfer the difference between the full actuarial value of the accrued benefit with the former employer and the employee’s contributions from the account of the former employing municipality to the account of the current employing municipality.
History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 99, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 70, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 291, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21 - Retirement of Municipal Employees › Section 45-21-57. - Life insurance benefits.

§ 45-21-57. Life insurance benefits.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any member who, at the time of retirement from service, has in effect life insurance provided for as a benefit of his or her employment, shall, after retirement, be entitled to keep the policy of life insurance in effect by paying to the municipality the annual premium. The policy of insurance shall remain in effect so long as the member continues to make annual payments.
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 492, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 580, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 109, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21 - Retirement of Municipal Employees › Section 45-21-58. - Credits for layoffs.

§ 45-21-58. Credits for layoffs.
(a)
Members who are laid off for any reason and are not on leave without pay may purchase up to one year’s credit for retirement purposes; provided, that the member did not withdraw his or her retirement contributions while on layoff, and returns to active membership; provided, further, that the member purchases the credit upon his or her return to service from being laid off and pays into the retirement system, in a lump sum, the amount he or she would have contributed to the system but for the layoff plus regular interest. Effective July 1, 2012, any purchase under this paragraph shall be at full actuarial cost.
(b)
The retirement board shall fix and determine rules and regulations to govern the provisions of this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1989, ch. 474, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 11; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 11.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21 - Retirement of Municipal Employees › Section 45-21-59. - Effect of deferral and/or reduction of salary.

§ 45-21-59. Effect of deferral and/or reduction of salary.
(a)
If subsequent to January 1, 1991, a member sustains a loss of salary due to a deferral of salary or a reduction of salary in order to avoid shutdowns or layoffs, or because of a retrenchment of state or local finances, then in calculating the service retirement allowance of the member, the amount of salary deferred and/or the amount of the reduction of salary shall not reduce the amount of annual compensation of the member for the purpose of establishing his or her highest three (3) consecutive years of compensation. This provision is subject to subsection (c).
(b)(1)
For purposes of subsection (a), reduction of salary means:
(i)
The actual dollar amount which represents the difference between the employee’s salary prior to the voluntary reduction of salary and the employee’s salary after the voluntary reduction of salary; or
(ii)
The actual dollar amount which represents the difference between the employee’s salary prior to the renegotiation and/or alteration of an existing collective bargaining agreement and the employee’s salary after the renegotiation and/or alteration of an existing collective bargaining agreement.
(2)
Reduction of salary also means the voluntary or negotiated reduction in the number of hours that an employee works in a pay period and for which he or she is paid.
(c)
An employee who has sustained a reduction in salary in accordance with subsection (a) shall pay, prior to retirement, to the retirement board an amount equal to the difference between the amount of contribution the employee would have paid on his or her salary prior to the reduction in salary and the amount that the employee actually contributed plus interest.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 129, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 174, § 2; P.L. 2009, ch. 5, art. 10, § 7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21 - Retirement of Municipal Employees › Section 45-21-60. - Pensioners and beneficiaries of Plan No. 3023 — Town of North Kingstown.

§ 45-21-60. Pensioners and beneficiaries of Plan No. 3023 — Town of North Kingstown.
(a)
All municipal retirees of the town of North Kingstown and the beneficiaries of municipal retirees of the town of North Kingstown are given a one-time percentage increase to their original retirement benefit in multiples of two percent (2%) as follows up to a maximum of twenty percent (20%).
YEAR OF RETIREMENT
% OF INCREASE
1989
2%
1988
4%
1987
6%
1986
8%
1985
10%
1984
12%
1983
14%
1982
16%
1981
18%
1980
20%
YEARS PRIOR TO 1980
20%
(b)
The additional percentage is incorporated into the recipients’ monthly benefit retroactive to July 1, 1990.
(c)
The provisions of this section are not applicable to any employees who retired under the provisions of chapter 21.2 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 406, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 407, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21 - Retirement of Municipal Employees › Section 45-21-61. - Purchase of credit while serving a prison sentence — Prohibited.

§ 45-21-61. Purchase of credit while serving a prison sentence — Prohibited.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the retirement law or rulings of the retirement board in accordance with the powers vested in this chapter, no member is allowed to purchase service credits for time while incarcerated in prison, including but not limited to work release programs or home confinement programs.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 306, art. 3, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21 - Retirement of Municipal Employees › Section 45-21-62. - Purchase of credits for continuous municipal service.

§ 45-21-62. Purchase of credits for continuous municipal service.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the retirement laws of this state, any active member of the municipal employees’ retirement system who was sixty (60) years of age or greater when their employment commenced, and commenced employment before June 22, 1989, and was ineligible by state law from joining the retirement system, is allowed to purchase service credits for actual past employment. The number of years for which credits may be purchased is limited to the difference between the date upon which they commenced employment at sixty (60) years of age or greater and June 22, 1989, when they were required by law to join the retirement system. Purchase of past service credits shall be at the rate that contributions would have been calculated at the time of past service, plus interest.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 231, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21 - Retirement of Municipal Employees › Section 45-21-63. - Health insurance coverage of retired municipal employees.

§ 45-21-63. Health insurance coverage of retired municipal employees.
Any retired member of the municipal employees retirement system with a pension sufficient to pay premiums is entitled to purchase individual health insurance benefits out of the retiree’s pension payroll, as long as the health insurance is from a company either subject to chapters 19 and 20 of title 27, or licensed pursuant to chapter 41 of title 27. If the municipal retiree desires, the retiree is also permitted to purchase coverage for his or her dependents. In any case, it is the responsibility of the retiree to obtain health insurance and present proof of insurance to the retirement system, which shall establish rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to carry out this section of law. Retirees purchasing health insurance under this section shall pay the full cost for health insurance.
History of Section.
P.L. 1998, ch. 45, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 292, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21 - Retirement of Municipal Employees › Section 45-21-64. - Purchase of service credits payable by installment.

§ 45-21-64. Purchase of service credits payable by installment.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter or of any other public or general law to the contrary, the retirement board shall permit individuals who purchase service credit to do so in installments. The retirement board shall create, by rule and regulation, provisions allowing that individuals purchasing service credit may do so on an installment plan by payroll deduction not to exceed five (5) years, provided that all purchases must be made prior to retirement. The retirement board shall charge interest at the actuarial assumed rate of return adopted by the board for purchases made on an installment plan.
History of Section.
P.L. 2001, ch. 193, § 3; P.L. 2001, ch. 269, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21 - Retirement of Municipal Employees › Section 45-21-66. - Severability.

§ 45-21-66. Severability.
The holding of any section or sections or parts of this chapter to be void, ineffective, or unconstitutional for any cause shall not be deemed to affect any other section or part hereof.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 11; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 11.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.1 - Municipal Fire Fighters’ Pensions › Section 45-21.1-1. - Benefits.

§ 45-21.1-1. Benefits.
(a)
Whenever, under any general law or special act, any town or city has established a pension system for the fire fighters of the town or city, funded in whole or in part by contributions from those fire fighters, then upon the death of a fire fighter, whether before or after his or her retirement, there is due from the fire fighter’s pension fund of the town or city to the person or persons as he or she has nominated by written designation, and, if no designation was made, to the widow or widower or domestic partner of the fire fighter, if any, an amount equal to the total contributions made to the pension fund by the deceased fire fighter less any benefits received by the fire fighter from the fund. If there is no designation and no widow or widower or domestic partner surviving the fire fighter, payments under the provisions of this section are paid to the estate of the deceased fire fighter in an amount equal to the total contributions made to the pension fund by the deceased fire fighter less any benefits received by the fire fighter from the fund; provided, that if the amount due to the estate of a deceased fire fighter under the provisions of this section is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less, then, in lieu of making the payment due under the provisions of this section to the estate, the payment may be made to the widow or widower or domestic partner (for his or her sole use) of the deceased fire fighter; and provided, further, that this section does not apply in the case of any pension fund which provides benefits for the dependents or survivors of a deceased fire fighter.
(b)
The term “domestic partner” shall have the same meaning as that provided for in § 45-21-2.
History of Section.
P.L. 1964, ch. 178, § 1; P.L. 1970, ch. 125, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 103; P.L. 2007, ch. 510, § 17.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-1. - Purpose.

§ 45-21.2-1. Purpose.
It is the intent of this chapter to provide municipalities with an alternate retirement plan for police and fire fighters to be administered in accordance with chapter 21 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-2. - Definitions.

§ 45-21.2-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the words defined in § 45-21-2 have the same meanings stated in that section except that “employee” means any regular and permanent police official or officer and any regular and permanent fire fighter. The retirement board shall determine who are employees within the meaning of this chapter; and “final compensation” means for members who retire on or prior to June 30, 2012, the average annual compensation, pay or salary of a member for services rendered during the period of three (3) consecutive years within the total service of the member when that average was highest. Effective on and after July 1, 2012, “final compensation” means the average annual compensation of a member for services rendered during the period of the highest five (5) consecutive years within the total service of the member, and compensation shall be defined in accordance with § 36-8-1(8). Notwithstanding the prior sentence, in no event shall a member’s final compensation be less than the member’s final compensation on or before June 30, 2012.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-3. - Optional retirement for police and firefighters.

§ 45-21.2-3. Optional retirement for police and firefighters.
In addition to the retirement system established under the provisions of chapter 21 of this title, any municipality may accept this chapter in the manner stated in § 45-21-4. Withdrawal from the system is in the same manner as stated in § 45-21-5 subject to the provisions of § 45-21.4-3.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 272, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 277, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-4. - Mode of administration.

§ 45-21.2-4. Mode of administration.
The optional retirement system established in this chapter is administered in the same manner provided in chapter 21 of this title; credits for prior service and collection of contributions are determined through reference to that chapter; provided, that where the provisions of that chapter conflict with this chapter, then the provision of this chapter control. Liability of contributions is enforced in the same manner as stated in chapter 21 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-5.1. - Retirement credits for layoffs.

§ 45-21.2-5.1. Retirement credits for layoffs.
(a)
Members who are laid off for any reason, and not on leave without pay, may purchase layoff time up to one year service credit for retirement purposes, provided the member did not withdraw his or her retirement contributions while on the layoff, and returns to active service.
(b)
Provided, further, that the member purchases the credit within one year of the member’s return to service from the layoff and (1) for purchases on or prior to June 30, 2012, the member pays into the retirement system in a lump sum the amount the member would have contributed to the system but for the layoff plus regular interest and (2) for purchases on or after July 1, 2012, the member pays into the retirement system in a lump sum the full actuarial cost of the time being purchased.
(c)
The retirement board shall fix and determine rules and regulations to govern the provisions of this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 428, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-6. - Service retirement allowance.

§ 45-21.2-6. Service retirement allowance.
(a)
Upon retirement from service pursuant to § 45-21.2-5, a member receives a retirement allowance which is a life annuity terminable at the death of the annuitant and shall be an amount equal to two percent (2%) of final compensation multiplied by the years of total service, provided that a member who retires upon the attainment of age of fifty-seven (57) years and has completed at least thirty (30) years of total service shall receive a retirement allowance which is a life annuity terminable at the death of the annuitant and shall be an amount equal to the greater of: (i) Two and one quarter percent (2.25%) of final compensation multiplied by total years of service; or (ii) The member’s accrued benefit determined as of June 30, 2012, plus two and one quarter percent (2.25%) of final compensation multiplied by member’s years of service after June 30, 2012; provided further that the life annuity under this subsection (a) shall not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of final compensation.
(b)
Upon retirement, the member may elect to receive the actuarial equivalent of his or her retirement allowance in a lesser retirement allowance as determined by actuarial calculation, which is payable throughout life with the provision that:
(1) Option 1.
A reduced retirement allowance payable during the member’s life with the provisions that after his or her death it shall continue during the life of and be paid to the person that he or she nominated by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the retirement board at the time of retirement; or
(2) Option 2.
A reduced retirement allowance payable during the member’s life with the provision that after his or her death an allowance equal to one-half (½) of his or her reduced allowance shall continue during the life of and be paid to the person that he or she nominated by written designation duly acknowledged and filed with the board at the time of retirement.
(c)
If prior to July 1, 2012, a member elected an optional form of benefit other than a life annuity in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) or (2) above, the member may elect to change his or her form of benefit to a life annuity by filing an election with the retirement board on or before June 30, 2013, provided that the member’s beneficiary is still alive at the time the election is filed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 513, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 21, § 26.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-6.1. - South Kingstown police department — Retirement allowance.

§ 45-21.2-6.1. South Kingstown police department — Retirement allowance.
Upon retirement from service pursuant to subdivision (1), (2), or (5) of § 45-21.2-5, a member of the South Kingstown police department receives a retirement allowance which is a life annuity terminable at the death of the annuitant, and is an amount equal to the sum of two and one-half percent (2.5%) of final compensation multiplied by the years of service accrued after July 1, 1993, and until June 30, 2012, and two percent (2%) of final compensation multiplied by the years of service accrued prior to July 1, 1993. For service on and after July 1, 2012, a member’s service retirement allowance shall be determined in accordance with § 45-21.2-6. The annual retirement allowance in no event shall exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of final compensation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1983, ch. 330, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 335, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-6.2. - Johnston police department retirement allowance.

§ 45-21.2-6.2. Johnston police department retirement allowance.
Upon retirement from service pursuant to subdivision (1), (2), or (6) of § 45-21.2-5, a member of the Johnston police department receives a retirement allowance which is a life annuity terminable at the death of the annuitant, and is an amount equal to the sum of two percent (2%) of final compensation multiplied by the first twenty-five (25) years of service and four percent (4%) of final compensation multiplied by the years of service in excess of twenty-five (25) years for service on and prior to June 30, 2012. For service on and after July 1, 2012, a member’s service retirement allowance shall be determined in accordance with § 45-21.2-6. The annual retirement allowance in no event shall exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of final compensation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 402, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-6.3. - Richmond police department — Retirement allowance.

§ 45-21.2-6.3. Richmond police department — Retirement allowance.
Upon retirement from service pursuant to chapter 45-21.2-5, a member of the Richmond police department shall receive a retirement allowance which shall be terminable at the death of the annuitant, and shall be an amount equal to the sum of two and two thousand seven hundred twenty-seven ten thousandths of a percent (2.2727%) of final compensation (average of final three years’ salary) multiplied by the years of service on and prior to June 30, 2012. For service on and after July 1, 2012, a member’s service retirement allowance shall be determined in accordance with § 45-21.2-6. The annual retirement allowance in no event shall exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of final compensation.
History of Section.
P.L. 2007, ch. 482, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-7. - Retirement for ordinary disability.

§ 45-21.2-7. Retirement for ordinary disability.
Any member in active service who has five (5) years or more of total service and who is not otherwise eligible for retirement may, upon the member’s application or upon application of the employer, be retired on an ordinary disability retirement allowance, subject to the restrictions set forth in §§ 45-21-19, 45-21-20, 45-21-23, and 45-21-24.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 29, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-8. - Ordinary disability allowance.

§ 45-21.2-8. Ordinary disability allowance.
Upon retirement for ordinary disability, a member receives a retirement allowance equal to the rate prescribed for service retirement; provided, that no member retiring with less than ten (10) years of total service receives a benefit less than the member would have received if the member had ten (10) years of service.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 29, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-10. - Accidental disability allowance.

§ 45-21.2-10. Accidental disability allowance.
The amount of retirement allowance for accidental disability is that as prescribed in § 45-21-22.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 59, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-11. - Accidental death benefits.

§ 45-21.2-11. Accidental death benefits.
Upon the accidental death of a member before retirement; provided, that evidence shall be submitted to the retirement board proving that the death of the member was a natural and proximate result of an accident while in the performance of duty at some definite time and place, and that the death was not the result of willful negligence on the member’s part, that member’s accumulated contribution shall be paid to that member’s estate, or to the person having an insurable interest in the member’s life as the member nominated by written designation, duly executed and filed with the retirement board, and upon application by or on behalf of the dependents of the deceased member, the retirement board shall grant a benefit equal to one-half (½) of the rate of compensation of the member in effect at the date of death:
(1)
To his or her widow or widower or domestic partner to continue for life unless he or she remarries or enters into a domestic partnership, together with an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the rate of compensation for each child of the member under the age of eighteen (18), subject to a total family benefit of sixty-six and two-thirds percent (662/3%) of salary; or
(2)
If there is no widow or widower or domestic partner or if the widow or widower or domestic partner dies or remarries or enters into a domestic partnership before any child of the deceased member has attained the age of eighteen (18), then to the member’s child or children under that age, a benefit for each of fifteen percent (15%) of the rate of compensation of the member subject to a total family benefit of fifty percent (50%) of salary.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 42, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 510, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-12. - Ordinary death benefit.

§ 45-21.2-12. Ordinary death benefit.
Upon death of a member occurring while in service and prior to retirement from any cause other than accidental death arising directly out of and in the course of employment, a payment shall be made consisting of:
(1)
The sum of eight hundred dollars ($800) for each year of service subject to a minimum payment of four thousand dollars ($4,000) and a maximum payment of sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000); and
(2)
An annuity to his or her widow or widower or domestic partner to continue for life unless he or she remarries or enters into a domestic partnership equal to thirty percent (30%) of the rate of compensation plus an allowance of ten percent (10%) of the compensation on account of each child of the member under age eighteen (18), subject to a total family benefit of fifty percent (50%) of final compensation; or if there is no widow or widower or domestic partner, or if the widow or widower or domestic partner dies or remarries or enters into a domestic partnership before any child of the deceased member has attained the age of eighteen (18) years, then an annuity with respect to each child of fifteen percent (15%) of the member’s final compensation subject to a maximum family benefit of fifty percent (50%) of final compensation.
(3)
The benefit under subsection (2) of this section is not payable if the member elected the provisions of § 45-21.2-21.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 137, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 42, § 2; P.L. 1988, ch. 513, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 510, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-13. - Benefit on death of retired member.

§ 45-21.2-13. Benefit on death of retired member.
(a)
Upon death of a member after retirement, unless the member has selected any of the options provided in § 45-21.2-6(c), a benefit is payable consisting of the excess, if any, of the total contributions of the member at date of retirement, without interest, over the aggregate amount of all retirement allowance payments received by the member prior to his or her death. This benefit is payable whether retirement occurs on account of service or ordinary disability.
(b)
In addition, a benefit is payable upon the death of any retired member, regardless of the date of retirement, consisting of the continuation of the ordinary death benefit provisions of the retirement act into retirement in the full amount, accrued at the date of retirement, for the first year following the date of retirement; provided, that in each succeeding year this amount is reduced on each retirement anniversary date by twenty-five percent (25%) until twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount accumulated as of the date of retirement is reached; provided, that the amount is not reduced to less than four thousand dollars ($4,000). This sum shall continue thereafter as the sum payable on death after retirement.
(c)
The benefit as provided by § 45-21.2-12(2) is payable provided the member has not elected the provisions of § 45-21.2-6(c).
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 129, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 513, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-15. - Tax exemption — Fraudulent claims — Amendment.

§ 45-21.2-15. Tax exemption — Fraudulent claims — Amendment.
The provisions of §§ 45-21-45, 45-21-46, and 45-21-47 are expressly made a part of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 230, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-16. - Call system credit — North Providence fire department.

§ 45-21.2-16. Call system credit — North Providence fire department.
Any person who, from January 1, 1960, and thereafter, was a member of the call system of the North Providence fire department, is entitled to credit as service for the various purposes of the retirement system for one year for every three (3) years served as a member of the call system; provided, that the person pays into the retirement system in the manner, at the times and in an amount that the retirement board may prescribe, (1) for purchases requested on or before June 30, 2012, an amount based upon his or her compensation for the last year of each three (3) year period at the time of purchase of the credit and regular interest as defined in chapter 8 of title 36; and (2) for purchases requested on or after July 1, 2012, the full actuarial cost of the time being purchased.
History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 32, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-17. - Woonsocket police department.

§ 45-21.2-17. Woonsocket police department.
All persons appointed police officers to the Woonsocket police department, after July 1, 1980, are a group under this retirement system. Upon the effective date of participation of the city of Woonsocket in this retirement system any police officer appointed after July 1, 1980, waives and renounces all accrued rights and benefits of any other pension or retirement system supported wholly or in part by a participating municipality, becomes a member of this retirement system, and is not be required to make a contribution under any other pension or retirement system of a participating municipality, anything to the contrary notwithstanding.
History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 430, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-17.1. - Woonsocket fire department.

§ 45-21.2-17.1. Woonsocket fire department.
All persons appointed fire fighters to the Woonsocket fire department after July 1, 1985, are a group under this retirement system. Upon the effective date of participation of the city of Woonsocket in this retirement system any fire fighter appointed after July 1, 1985, waives and renounces all accrued rights and benefits of any other pension or retirement system supported wholly or in part by a participating municipality, becomes a member of this retirement system and is not required to make a contribution under any other pension or retirement system of a participating municipality, anything to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, that for each fire fighter appointed after July 1, 1985 and prior to July 1, 1989, the city of Woonsocket contributes both the employee’s and the employer’s share of the cost of the service credit, plus interest as determined by the board. The city of Woonsocket may from time to time by notice to the board add any fire fighter appointed to the Woonsocket fire department on or before July 1, 1985 to the group, and the fire fighter becomes a member of the group in the same manner as provided in this section for fire fighters appointed after July 1, 1985 and prior to July 1, 1989.
History of Section.
P.L. 1989, ch. 266, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 256, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-17.2. - Cranston Fire Department.

§ 45-21.2-17.2. Cranston Fire Department.
All persons becoming members under this retirement system by either method stated in § 45-21.2-14(e) waives and renounces all accrued rights and benefits of any other pension or retirement system supported wholly or in part by a municipality if the pension or retirement system was in existence prior to July 1, 1995.
History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 374, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-17.3. - Cranston Police Department.

§ 45-21.2-17.3. Cranston Police Department.
All persons becoming members under this retirement system by either method stated in § 45-21.2-14(f) waive and renounce all accrued rights and benefits of any other pension or retirement system supported wholly or in part by a municipality if the pension or retirement system was in existence prior to July 1, 1995.
History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 374, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-18. - Call system credit — North Kingstown fire department.

§ 45-21.2-18. Call system credit — North Kingstown fire department.
Any person who, from January 1, 1950, and thereafter, was a member of the call system of the North Kingstown fire department, is entitled to credit as service for the various purposes of the retirement system for one year for every three (3) years served as a member of the call system; provided, that the person pays into the retirement system in the manner, at the times and in an amount that the retirement board may prescribe, (1) for purchases requested on or before June 30, 2012, an amount based upon his or her compensation for the last year of each three (3) year period at the time of purchase of the credit and regular interest as defined in chapter 8 of title 36; and (2) for purchases requested on or after July 1, 2012, the full actuarial cost of the time being purchased.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 217, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-19. - Volunteer time and call system credit — East Greenwich fire district.

§ 45-21.2-19. Volunteer time and call system credit — East Greenwich fire district.
Any person who, from January 1, 1943, and thereafter, was a volunteer member and/or a member of the call system of the East Greenwich fire district, is entitled to credit as service for the various purposes of the retirement system for one year for every three (3) years served as a volunteer and/or call fire fighter of the district; provided, that the person pays into the retirement system in the manner, at the times and in an amount that the retirement board may prescribe, (1) for purchases requested on or before June 30, 2012, an amount based upon his or her compensation, which for the purposes of this section is deemed to be in an amount of not less than three hundred dollars ($300) annually, for the last year of each three (3) year period at the time of purchase of the credit, and regular interest as defined in chapter 8 of title 36; and (2) for purchases requested on or after July 1, 2012, the full actuarial cost of the time being purchased.
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 114, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 71, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-20. - Persons eligible for optional benefits — Time of election — Modification or revocation — Effective date.

§ 45-21.2-20. Persons eligible for optional benefits — Time of election — Modification or revocation — Effective date.
(a)
The optional provisions of § 45-21.2-6(b) are applicable only to a member applying for a service retirement allowance, an accidental disability retirement allowance, an ordinary disability retirement allowance or any inactive member applying for retirement under vested rights. The election under option 1 or 2 is made at the time of retirement of the member as part of his or her application for a retirement allowance.
(b)
The election is based upon the amount of retirement allowances that may accrue at the date of death of the member, and may be revoked or modified by the member at any time after retirement on a form prescribed by the retirement board; and, provided, further, that, during this time, the named beneficiary has not been divorced from the member.
(c)
The option in the case of death of a retired member becomes effective on the day following the death of the member, and payment of benefits are made in accordance with the provisions of this section, subject to the limitations prescribed in § 45-21.2-6.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 513, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 233, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-21. - Optional annuity protection — Death while employee or inactive member status.

§ 45-21.2-21. Optional annuity protection — Death while employee or inactive member status.
The election under option 1 may be made by the member while in service; provided, that the member has at least ten (10) years of membership service for members terminating on or before June 30, 2012, or at least five (5) years of membership service for members terminating on or after July 1, 2012, and before retirement, on a form prescribed by the retirement board. The election is based upon the amount of retirement allowances or actuarial equivalents that may accrue at the date of death of the member; provided, that the election form is executed and filed with the retirement board prior to the date of death. The election may be revoked or modified by the member at any time prior to the date of retirement, on a form prescribed by the retirement board; provided, that, during this time, the named beneficiary has not been divorced from the member. Upon death of a member making this election, the option selected becomes effective thirty (30) days after the first day of the calendar month following the date of death of the member if death occurs while in an employee status. Should death occur while in an inactive member status, the option selected under this section becomes payable on the first of the month succeeding that in which the designated beneficiary attains the age of sixty (60) years.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 513, § 2; P.L. 2009, ch. 310, § 50; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-22. - Optional twenty year retirement on service allowance.

§ 45-21.2-22. Optional twenty year retirement on service allowance.
(a)
The local legislative bodies of the cities and towns may, by ordinance adopted, permit the retirement of a member on a service retirement allowance for members eligible to retire on or before June 30, 2012, as follows:
(1)
Any member may retire pursuant to this section upon his or her written application to the board stating at what time he or she desires to retire; provided, that the member, at the specified time for his or her retirement, has completed at least twenty (20) years of total service, and, notwithstanding that the member may have separated from service;
(2)
Upon retirement from service pursuant to subdivision (1), a member receives a retirement allowance which is a life annuity terminable at the death of the annuitant, and is equal to two and one-half percent (2
1
/
2
%) of final compensation multiplied by the years of total service, but not to exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of final compensation;
(3)
Upon the adoption of a service retirement allowance, pursuant to this subdivision, each member contributes an amount equal to one percent (1%) more than that contribution required under § 45-21.2-14;
(4)
This section is exempt from the provisions of chapter 13 of this title.
(b)
For members retiring on or after July 1, 2012, the member’s retirement allowance shall equal the sum of (i) and (ii) where (i) is the member’s benefit calculated under (a)(1)-(4) above or § 45-21.2-5 for service on and before June 30, 2012 and (ii) is the member’s benefit determined under § 45-21.2-6 for service on and after July 1, 2012. For service on and after July 1, 2012, the provisions of (a)(3) above shall no longer apply.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 538, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 310, § 50; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12; P.L. 2012, ch. 486, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-22.1. - Burrillville police — Optional twenty-year retirement on service allowance.

§ 45-21.2-22.1. Burrillville police — Optional twenty-year retirement on service allowance.
(a)
Notwithstanding §  45-21.2-22, the town council of the town of Burrillville, may by ordinance adopted, permit the retirement of a member on a service retirement allowance for members eligible to retire on or before June 30, 2012, as follows:
(1)
Any member may retire pursuant to this section upon his or her written application to the board stating at what time he or she desires to retire; provided, that the member, at the specified time of his or her retirement, has completed at least twenty (20) years of total service;
(2)
Upon retirement from service, pursuant to subdivision (1), a member receives a retirement allowance that is a life annuity terminable at the death of the annuitant, and is equal to three percent (3%) of final compensation multiplied by the years of total service, but not to exceed sixty percent (60%) of final compensation;
(3)
Upon retirement from service where member has in excess of twenty (20) years of service, a member receives a retirement allowance that is a life annuity terminable at the death of the annuitant, and is an amount equal to the sum of three percent (3%) of final compensation multiplied by the first twenty (20) years of service and one and one-half percent (1.5%) of final compensation multiplied by the years of service in excess of twenty (20) years. The annual retirement allowance in no event shall exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of final compensation;
(4)
Upon the adoption of a service retirement allowance, pursuant to this section, each member shall contribute an amount equal to ten and two-tenths percent (10.2%) of the salary or compensation earned or accrued to the member;
(5)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary hereinabove, any member who retires with less than twenty (20) years of service shall be subject to § 45-21.2-6 for purposes of determining any service retirement allowance;
(6)
This section is exempt from the provisions of chapter 13 of this title;
(7)
Except as specifically set forth hereinabove, all other provisions of chapter 21.2 of this title shall be applicable to Burrillville police officers who make application to retire.
(b)
For members retiring on or after July 1, 2012, the member’s retirement allowance shall equal the sum of (i) and (ii) where (i) is the member’s benefit calculated under (a)(1) through (a)(7) above for service on and before June 30, 2012, and (ii) is the member’s benefit determined under § 45-21.2-6 for service on and after July 1, 2012. For service on and after July 1, 2012, the provisions of (a)(4) above shall no longer apply.
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 226, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 242, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12; P.L. 2012, ch. 486, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-23. - North Smithfield volunteer fire department.

§ 45-21.2-23. North Smithfield volunteer fire department.
All persons who are full time members of the North Smithfield volunteer fire department as of July 1, 1990, and thereafter, are considered a group pursuant to this chapter, upon enactment of an ordinance by the town of North Smithfield adopting the provisions of this chapter for this group. Credit for prior service and collection of contributions are pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 304, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-24. - Actuarial studies of retirement allowances.

§ 45-21.2-24. Actuarial studies of retirement allowances.
The bargaining agent for all members of any city or town fire department, as provided for in § 28-9.1-5, may make a request to the retirement board, and is entitled to receive upon that request to the retirement board, an actuarial study as to the potential costs and benefits of any retirement allowances as may be provided for in this chapter; provided, that the bargaining agent pays any and all costs associated with the preparation of the actuarial study or report. Payment for the actuarial study or report shall be remitted by the bargaining agent to the retirement board within ten (10) days of receipt.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 230, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-21.2 - Optional Retirement for Members of Police Force and Firefighters › Section 45-21.2-25. - Severability.

§ 45-21.2-25. Severability.
The holding of any section or sections or parts of this chapter to be void, ineffective, or unconstitutional for any cause shall not be deemed to affect any other section or part hereof.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 408, § 12; P.L. 2011, ch. 409, § 12.