South Dakota § 3-12C-222 - Application of forfeitures.
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§ 3-12C-222. Application of forfeitures.
Forfeitures arising because of termination of employment before the member becomes eligible for benefits or for any other reason shall be applied to reduce the costs of the system and not to increase the benefits otherwise payable to members.
Source: SL 1984, ch 23, § 5; SDCL § 3-12-76.2; SL 2019, ch 22, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 3-12C-222 ("Application of forfeitures.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South 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.
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