Louisiana § RS 11:538 - Termination of contributions; benefits

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§ RS 11:538. Termination of contributions; benefits

The retirement benefits provided by this Part shall not exceed the limits provided in R.S. 11:444(B).  When a member has earned benefits equal to one hundred percent of his average compensation, no further contributions shall be required of him.  The State shall continue to pay to the system the employer's contribution.  

Added by Acts 1976, No. 240, §2; Acts 1983, No. 674, §3; Redesignated from R.S. 42:658 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.  

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Section RS 11:538 ("Termination of contributions; benefits") 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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