Maine § 17051. - Nonapplicability of other retirement benefit laws
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 17051. — Nonapplicability of other retirement benefit laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17051.. Nonapplicability of other retirement benefit laws
A law outside of this Part that provides wholly or in part at the expense of the State or of any subdivision of the State for retirement benefits for employees, or for the surviving spouses or other beneficiaries of those employees, may not apply to members or beneficiaries of any of the programs of the retirement system or to the surviving spouses or other beneficiaries of those members or beneficiaries. A member may not receive service credit toward a benefit under this Part and under another system supported wholly or in part by the State for the same service. [PL 2007, c. 491, §68 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 17051.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 17051. cover?
Section 17051. ("Nonapplicability of other retirement benefit laws") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 17051.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 17051. apply to my situation?
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