Montana § 19-1-802 - No Effect On Rights Under Other Laws
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 19-1-802 — No Effect On Rights Under Other Laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1-802. No Effect On Rights Under Other Laws
No effect on rights under other laws. Nothing in this part may be construed to prejudice or otherwise affect any rights, benefits, or privileges heretofore accrued under any other law of this state. It is the intent of this legislation to permit supplementation of present retirement benefits under existing law with social security benefits. It is also the intent to permit teachers and staff in any district or institution of higher education so electing to become members of more than one retirement system, to receive credit under more than one system for the same service, and to receive benefits from more than one system. No benefits received under either system may be deducted from any other or separate system.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 19-1-802
What does Montana Code Annotated § 19-1-802 cover?
Section 19-1-802 ("No Effect On Rights Under Other Laws") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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 Montana § 19-1-802?
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