Louisiana § RS 11:1962 - Computation of normal retirement allowance
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§ RS 11:1962. Computation of normal retirement allowance
The monthly amount of the retirement allowance for any member of Plan B shall consist of an amount equal to two percent of the member's final compensation multiplied by his years of creditable service provided that no retired employee shall receive less in retirement payments than the amount of his accumulated contributions at the date of retirement. Any balance remaining to his credit upon the retiree's death shall be paid to his designated beneficiary or estate.
Acts 1979, No. 765, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 1983, No. 38, §1; Acts 1988, No. 137, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 33:6172 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991; Acts 2001, No. 695, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.
SECTION 2 OF ACTS 1983, NO. 38, PROVIDES THAT THE "ACT SHALL BE APPLICABLE TO THOSE PERSONS WHO RETIRE ON OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, AND SHALL NOT BE APPLIED RETROACTIVELY TO THOSE PERSONS WHO RETIRE PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT."
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Section RS 11:1962 ("Computation of normal retirement allowance") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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