Ohio § 5505.29
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5505.29, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5505.29.
The state highway patrol retirement board shall refund the cost of service credit
restored under section 5505.20 or purchased under division (D) of section 5505.16 , division (C) of section 5505.17 , or section 5505.201 , 5505.25 , 5505.40 , or 5505.402 of the Revised Code to the extent the credit does not, or, in the case of a person who retired or died
prior to June 30, 2000, did not, increase the pension provided to the retirant or
surviving spouse under section 5505.16 , 5505.162 , 5505.17 , or 5505.18 of the Revised Code . The board shall provide the refund to the retirant or surviving spouse or, if there
is no surviving spouse, the beneficiary designated by the retirant on a form provided
by the state highway patrol retirement system. A retirant may designate an individual or a trust as a beneficiary. If there is no surviving spouse or designated beneficiary, the refund shall be provided
to the retirant's estate. The refund cancels an equivalent amount of service credit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5505.29
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5505.29 cover?
Section 5505.29 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 5505.29?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5505.29 apply to my situation?
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