Maine § 18203. - Withdrawal of district from participation
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 18203. — Withdrawal of district from participation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18203.. Withdrawal of district from participation
A participating local district may withdraw from further participation in the Participating Local District Retirement Program under the terms and conditions of this section. [PL 2007, c. 491, §184 (AMD).]
1. Procedure. Withdrawal from participation is accomplished by filing with the board a duly certified copy of the vote of the body which would be entitled to approve participation under section 18201.
2. Effective date. The withdrawal shall become effective on the last day of the month following the month in which the certified notice is received by the board.
3. Amendments. A participating local district that has withdrawn from participation in the Participating Local District Retirement Program may adopt any provision of this Part and amend its plan to reflect adoption of that provision, whether the provision took effect before or after the effective date of the district's withdrawal. A participating local district withdrawing under this section may not amend its retirement plan except in accordance with this subsection, and any such amendment is effective only with respect to employees of the district who remained in the Participating Local District Retirement Program at the time of the district's withdrawal.
4. Clarification of certified actions. The chief administrative officer of the participating local district may clarify in writing any ambiguity in the certified action, and the retirement system may rely on that clarification.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 18203.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 18203. cover?
Section 18203. ("Withdrawal of district from participation") 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 § 18203.?
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