(a) All state police officers first hired on or after April 3, 1997, shall be covered by the benefit provision of this subchapter.
(b)
(1) All state police officers who were hired prior to April 3, 1997, and who are active members of the State Police Retirement System on April 3, 1997, shall have twelve (12) months from April 3, 1997, to elect coverage under the benefit provisions of this subchapter, provided the person must be an active member on the date of the election.
(2) The election shall be made as directed by the Board of Trustees of the State Police Retirement System and shall be irrevocable.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 24 - Retirement And Pensions
Chapter 6 - State Police Retirement
Subchapter 4 - Tier Two Benefit Plan
§ 24-6-401. Creation of Tier Two Benefit Plan
§ 24-6-404. Eligibility for benefits — Voluntary retirement
§ 24-6-405. Eligibility for benefits — Disability retirement
§ 24-6-406. Benefits generally
§ 24-6-407. Benefits — Death of retirant
§ 24-6-408. Benefit provisions — Election of annuity options
§ 24-6-409. Redetermination of benefits
§ 24-6-410. Benefit provisions — Early retirement
§ 24-6-411. Benefit provisions — Death
§ 24-6-412. Refund of contributions
§ 24-6-413. Benefit provisions — Subjection of annuity rights to process of law