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§ 5-10-55 — Benefits not to be forfeited if system terminates

West Virginia § 5-10-55
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 5GENERAL POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR, SECRETARY OF STATE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL; BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS; MISCELLANEOUS AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, OFFICES, PROGRAMS, ETC
Art. 10WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ACT

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W. Va. Code § 5-10-55 (2026).

Text

If the retirement system is terminated or contributions are completely discontinued, the rights of all members to benefits accrued or contributions made to the date of such termination or discontinuance, to the extent then funded, are not forfeited.

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Legislative History

2000 Reg. Sess., SB652

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