South Dakota § 3-12C-311 - Privatization of governmental function--Member’s acquisition of service credit--Retirement while continuing private employment.

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§ 3-12C-311. Privatization of governmental function--Member’s acquisition of service credit--Retirement while continuing private employment.

Acquisition of years of service toward vesting or early retirement granted, pursuant to § 3-12C-310, ceases upon the member's termination of employment with the private employer, even if the member later returns to employment with the employer. A member in continuing employment with the private employer need not terminate the private employment to receive a retirement benefit from the system. The member may not acquire additional years of service after the member begins receiving the benefit.

Source: SL 2025, ch 27, § 27.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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