Arizona § 38-908 - Transfer of credited service
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-908 — Transfer of credited service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-908. Transfer of credited service
A. A member who terminates employment with an employer and accepts a position with the same or another employer participating in the plan shall have the member's credited service transferred to the member's record with the new employer provided the member leaves the member's accumulated contributions on deposit with the fund. The period not employed shall not be considered as service or credited service.
B. The new employer's account shall be credited with the member's accumulated contributions plus the additional amount, if any, necessary to equal the increase in the actuarial present value to the extent funded on a market value basis as of the most recent actuarial valuation of projected benefits resulting from the transfer calculated by the system's actuary using the actuarial methods and assumptions adopted by the board.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 38-908
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 38-908 cover?
Section 38-908 ("Transfer of credited service") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 38-908?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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