Delaware § 8814 - Vesting rights; return to service.
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§ 8814. Vesting rights; return to service.
(a) A member who has 5 years of credited service shall have a vested right to a service pension.
(b) If a member who has less than 5 years of credited service ceases to be an employee, the service credits to the date of termination shall be cancelled unless:
(1) The member again becomes an employee within 4 months after such cessation of employment; or
(2) The member subsequently acquires 5 years of credited service; or
(3) The member has joined a state pension plan which provides for a unified state service pension and subsequently acquires 5 years of credited service; and provided that, if the member has withdrawn that member’s own contributions, the member repays them with interest at a rate determined by the Board.
(c) For purposes of this section, credited service shall include any period during which a member is receiving a disability pension as provided by this chapter.
(d) A former employee’s vested right shall be forfeited upon application for a refund of accumulated contribution.
64 Del. Laws, c. 445, § 1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 86, § 11; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 133, § 7; 76 Del. Laws, c. 214, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 8814
What does Delaware Code § 8814 cover?
Section 8814 ("Vesting rights; return to service.") 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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