Maine § 17703. - Former members
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 17703. — Former members, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17703.. Former members
A former member who withdrew the member's contributions after termination of service and who again becomes a member may repay the member's earlier contributions to the Members' Contribution Fund under the following conditions. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §102 (COR).]
1. Time. The repayment must be made before the date any retirement benefit becomes effective for the member.
1-A. Exception.
2. Manner of repayment. The repayment must be made to the applicable retirement program by a single direct payment or by annual direct payments. Annual repayments must be made as provided in section 17701, subsection 4.
3. Amount of repayment. The amount of repayment must be equal to the accumulated contributions withdrawn by the person plus interest on the amount of those accumulated contributions, beginning on the date of withdrawal to the date the repayment or repayments are made, at a rate, to be set by the board, not to exceed regular interest by 5 or more percentage points.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 17703.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 17703. cover?
Section 17703. ("Former members") 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 § 17703.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 17703." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 17703. apply to my situation?
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