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§ 5573 — Vested right to service pension

Delaware § 5573
JurisdictionDelaware
Title29
PartPublic Officers and Employees
Ch. 55ACOUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PENSION PLAN
Subch.Eligibility Requirements and Benefits

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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 29, § 5573 (2026).

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(a)A member who has 5 years of credited service shall have a vested right to a pension.
(b)An inactive member’s vested right shall be forfeited upon an application for a refund of the member’s accumulated contributions and cancellation of membership.

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Legislative History

62 Del. Laws, c. 398, § 1 ; 68 Del. Laws, c. 364, § 2 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1

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