Missouri § 57.976 - Retirement, procedure — annuity begins, when.
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§ 57.976. Retirement, procedure — annuity begins, when.
Any member may retire at any time after the end of the month during which the member becomes eligible to retire under the provisions of section 57.964 and upon the member's submission of a written application to the board setting forth at what time, not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days subsequent to the execution and filing of the application, the member desires to be retired. The payment of the annuity, subject to the provisions of section 57.994, shall begin as of the first day of the calendar month coincident with or next following the date specified by the member.
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(L. 1983 H.B. 81 § 57.940)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 57.976 cover?
Section 57.976 ("Retirement, procedure — annuity begins, when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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