Ohio § 5505.57
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5505.57, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5505.57.
(A) On ceasing participation in the deferred retirement option plan as described in division (A) , (B) , or (C) of section 5505.55 of the Revised Code , a member shall select as the method of distribution of the amount accrued to the
member under the plan one of the distribution options provided under section 401(a)
of the “Internal Revenue Code of 1986,” ( 26 U.S.C. 401(a) ) as amended, applicable to governmental plans. (B) The retirement system shall distribute the amount accrued to a member's benefit under
the deferred retirement option plan as follows: (1) For a member who was younger than fifty-two years of age on the date of the election
to participate in the plan, distribution shall not commence until the first day of
the fourth year after the effective date of the member's election to participate in
the plan. (2) For a member who was fifty-two years of age or older on the date of the election
to participate in the plan, distribution shall not commence until the first day of
the third year after the effective date of the member's election to participate in
the plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5505.57
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5505.57 cover?
Section 5505.57 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 § 5505.57?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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