Florida § 122.04 - Compulsory participation.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 122.04 — Compulsory participation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 122.04. Compulsory participation.
The provisions of this law shall be compulsory as to all persons who enter the employment of the state or county of the state on or after July 1, 1947, and there shall be deducted from the salary of every officer and employee who thereafter enters the employment of the state or county of the state 6 percent as provided for in s. 122.03. All persons entering the service of the state or county of the state after July 1, 1947, shall be considered new employees or new officers and no prior service of such employees or officers shall be computed as part of their aggregate number of years of service under this law, except employees in military service on leave of absence who return immediately from military service to the service of the state or county of the state. Provided further that any person who is employed after the effective date of this chapter by a county having a retirement system shall be a compulsory member of this retirement system unless he or she becomes a member of its local retirement system.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 122.04
What does Florida Statutes § 122.04 cover?
Section 122.04 ("Compulsory participation.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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 Florida § 122.04?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 122.04" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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How does Florida § 122.04 apply to my situation?
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