Montana § 19-2-701 - Service Credit
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 19-2-701 — Service Credit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-2-701. Service Credit
Service credit. (1) Service credit for all covered employment with each employer will be credited to a retirement system on a cumulative basis for all purposes, including but not limited to calculation of benefits and application of any maximum hour restrictions, limitations, or requirements. A member may not be credited with more than full-time service credit as a result of this cumulation of service credit. Subject to the provisions of chapters 3, 5 through 9, and 13, a member must receive 1 month of service credit for each full month of service under rules adopted by the board. (2) Service credits must be used in calculating a retirement or survivorship benefit. (3) A retired member is not eligible to earn service credit.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 19-2-701
What does Montana Code Annotated § 19-2-701 cover?
Section 19-2-701 ("Service Credit") 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.
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