Delaware § 5704 - Interstate instrumentalities.
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§ 5704. Interstate instrumentalities.
Any instrumentality jointly created by this State and any other state or states may, upon the granting of like authority by such other state or states:
(1) Enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare whereby the benefits of the federal old-age and survivors insurance system shall be extended to employees of such instrumentality;
(2) Require its employees to pay, and for that purpose to deduct from their wages, contributions equal to the amounts which they would be required to pay under subsection (a) of § 5705 of this title if they were covered by an agreement made pursuant to § 5703 of this title; and
(3) Make payments to the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with such agreement, including payments from its own funds, and otherwise to comply with such agreements.
Such agreement shall, to the extent practicable, be consistent with the terms and provisions of § 5703 of this title and other provisions of this chapter.
48 Del. Laws, c. 344, § 3; 29 Del. C. 1953, § 5704; 50 Del. Laws, c. 445, § 5;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 5704
What does Delaware Code § 5704 cover?
Section 5704 ("Interstate instrumentalities.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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