Montana § 19-7-502 - Retirement Option
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 19-7-502 — Retirement Option, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-7-502. Retirement Option
Retirement option. A member with at least 5 but less than 20 years of membership service may retire with a retirement benefit commencing no sooner than the first day of the month following the member's 50th birthday. The retirement benefit must be calculated to be the actuarial equivalent of the member's service retirement benefit as otherwise accrued, based upon payment commencing when the member would have completed 20 years of membership service or reached age 60, whichever event would have occurred first.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 19-7-502
What does Montana Code Annotated § 19-7-502 cover?
Section 19-7-502 ("Retirement Option") 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 § 19-7-502?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 19-7-502" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 19-7-502 apply to my situation?
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