North Dakota § 40-45-11 - Any member who has served one hundred eighty months but less than two hundred
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-45-11 — Any member who has served one hundred eighty months but less than two hundred, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-45-11. Any member who has served one hundred eighty months but less than two hundred
forty months, has contributed voluntarily to the police pension fund, and who voluntarily and while in good standing as a member has left employment of such city, shall be entitled to elect retirement instead of refund at a pension equal to the proportion of a full pension which the total number of months employed by the city bears to two hundred forty months, but no pension shall be paid while the person lives until the person reaches the age of sixty years. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, upon the approval of the governing body of the municipality, and at the discretion of the board of trustees if it shall find that the actuarial soundness of the fund would not be materially impaired, any member otherwise qualifying in accordance with the provisions of this section may retire if the person has reached the age of fifty-five years.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-45-11
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-45-11 cover?
Section 40-45-11 ("Any member who has served one hundred eighty months but less than two hundred") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 40-45-11?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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