Michigan § 38.581 - Police or fireman's retirement system; military service credit.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.581 — Police or fireman's retirement system; military service credit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.581. Police or fireman's retirement system; military service credit.
A city, village, or township which has a police or fireman's retirement system which is not included under Act No. 345 of the Public Acts of 1937, as amended, being sections 38.551 to 38.562 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, may provide for a military service credit, not to exceed 5 years, to a member of the retirement system employed subsequent to his service in the military.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 38.581
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.581 cover?
Section 38.581 ("Police or fireman's retirement system; military service credit.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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