Ohio § 742.371
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 742.371, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 742.371.
A member of the fund who is in the active service of a police or fire department,
is not receiving a pension or benefit payment from the Ohio police and fire pension
fund, and is not a participant in the deferred retirement option plan established
under section 742.43 of the Revised Code shall, in computing years of active service in such department under division (C) of section 742.37 or section 742.39 of the Revised Code , be given credit for time previously served in the active full-time service of an
Ohio police or fire department, provided both of the following occur: (A) The member was a member of a police or firemen's relief and pension fund or the Ohio
police and fire pension fund during the entire period for which such active service
credit is claimed. (B) The member pays into the Ohio police and fire pension fund the amount received by
the member under division (I) of former section 521.11, division (I) of former section
741.18, division (I) of former section 741.49, or division (G) of section 742.37 of
the Revised Code, with interest compounded annually thereon at a rate to be determined
by the board of trustees of the Ohio police and fire pension fund, from the date of
such receipt to the date of such deposit. Subject to board rules, a member may choose to purchase in any one payment only part
of the credit that may be purchased under this section. At the request of the fund, the employer shall certify to the board the dates the
member was in the active service of the police or fire department.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 742.371
What does Ohio Revised Code § 742.371 cover?
Section 742.371 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 § 742.371?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 742.371" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 742.371 apply to my situation?
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