Virginia § 51.1-134 - Optional membership; creditable service
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 51.1-134 — Optional membership; creditable service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51.1-134. Optional membership; creditable service
Membership in the retirement system for eligible employees in service on the date of coverage shall be optional. Any employee who elects to join the retirement system within one calendar year after the date of coverage shall be entitled to credit for service rendered prior to the date of coverage as certified by his employer for service rendered to the employer, his predecessor, the Commonwealth, or in any other capacity approved by the employer and the Board.
1952, c. 157, § 51-111.32; 1960, c. 400; 1974, c. 353; 1990, c. 832.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 51.1-134
What does Code of Virginia § 51.1-134 cover?
Section 51.1-134 ("Optional membership; creditable service") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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