19-2-1002. (Temporary) Vesting of retirement benefits upon termination of system. Upon termination of a retirement system, termination of employment of a substantial number of members that would constitute a partial termination of the retirement system, or complete discontinuance of contributions to that retirement system, the retirement benefit accrued to each member directly affected by the occurrence becomes fully vested and nonforfeitable to the extent funded. (Effective on occurrence of contingency or July 1, 2002, whichever is earlier)
     19-2-1002. (Effective on occurrence of contingency or July 1, 2002, whichever is earlier) . Vesting of retirement benefits upon termination of plan. Upon termination of a retirement plan, termination of employment of a substantial number of members that would constitute a partial termination of the retirement plan, or complete discontinuance of contributions to that retirement plan, the retirement benefit accrued to each member directly affected by the occurrence becomes fully vested and nonforfeitable to the extent funded.

     History: En. 68-1901 by Sec. 22, Ch. 323, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 99, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 286, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 332, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 68-1901(8); amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 265, L. 1993; Sec. , MCA 1991; redes. by Sec. 238, Ch. 265, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 471, L. 1999.