Maine § 17711. - Forest rangers
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 17711. — Forest rangers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17711.. Forest rangers
1. Before September 1, 1984. A forest ranger in the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Forestry who was first employed in that capacity before September 1, 1984, shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as follows:
A. At a rate of 7.5% of earnable compensation until the forest ranger has met the requirements for eligibility for retirement under section 17851, subsection 8; and [PL 1995, c. 624, §1 (NEW).]
B. After meeting the eligibility requirements for retirement, at a rate of 6.5% of earnable compensation for the remainder of the forest ranger's employment as a forest ranger. [PL 1995, c. 624, §1 (NEW).]
2. After August 31, 1984; option. A forest ranger in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry who was first employed in that capacity after August 31, 1984 and who elects the retirement option provided in section 17851, subsection 8‑A shall contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made by the employer as provided in section 17852, subsection 7‑A.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 17711.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 17711. cover?
Section 17711. ("Forest rangers") 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 § 17711.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 17711." (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 § 17711. apply to my situation?
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