Louisiana § RS 11:951.74 - Service on which retirement allowances are based
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§ RS 11:951.74. Service on which retirement allowances are based
Creditable service at retirement, on which the retirement allowance of a participant is based, shall consist of subsequent service rendered by him since last becoming a participant, and also if he has prior service credit, which is in full force and effect, the amount of service certified on his prior service certificate.
Redesignated from R.S. 17:1114 pursuant to R.S. 24:253.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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