Effective as of January 1, 1996, the annual compensation of a member taken into account for determining all benefits provided under this retirement system is subject to the limitations set forth in Section 401(a)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and any regulations promulgated thereunder, as adjusted for any cost-of-living increases in accordance with Section 401(a)(17)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code. Annual compensation means compensation during the plan year or such other consecutive twelve-month period over which compensation is otherwise determined under the retirement system, hereinafter referred to as the determination period. The cost-of-living adjustment in effect for a calendar year applies to annual compensation for the determination period that begins with or within such calendar year. However, the limitation on compensation does not apply to the compensation of an individual who became a member of this retirement system before January 1, 1996.
HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 48, Section 4, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on May 18, 1995); 2008 Act No. 311, Section 24, eff June 4, 2008.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 11 - Police Officers Retirement System
Section 9-11-15. Payments to beneficiaries may include payments to persons, trustees, and estates.
Section 9-11-20. System created; corporate powers; name; director.
Section 9-11-25. Retirement of probate judges.
Section 9-11-27. Magistrates' participation in the South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System.
Section 9-11-30. The Board shall administer system; powers and duties.
Section 9-11-35. Confidentiality of member records.
Section 9-11-48. Transfer of local retirement system for firefighters to state system.
Section 9-11-90. Effect of restoring beneficiary to service; retirement after return to service.
Section 9-11-100. Members who stop police work may withdraw contributions.
Section 9-11-110. Lump sum paid in event of death.
Section 9-11-120. Preretirement Death Benefit Program; post-retirement death benefit payment.
Section 9-11-125. Death Benefit Plan.
Section 9-11-130. Survivor may elect to receive allowance for life in lieu of lump-sum payment.
Section 9-11-140. Accidental Death Benefit Program.
Section 9-11-150. Optional forms of retirement allowances.
Section 9-11-155. Compliance with Internal Revenue Code.
Section 9-11-160. Allowances paid monthly.
Section 9-11-170. Supplemental Allowance Program.
Section 9-11-175. Compliance with Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a)(9).
Section 9-11-220. Contributions of employers.
Section 9-11-225. Employer and employee contribution rates.
Section 9-11-260. Deposit of assets.
Section 9-11-265. Interest on member accounts.
Section 9-11-290. Property of system is exempt from state and local taxes.
Section 9-11-300. Increase in retirement allowances as of July 1, 1974.
Section 9-11-312. Retirement allowance adjustment.
Section 9-11-320. False statements and falsification of records.
Section 9-11-350. Compensation used to determine benefits to be subject to federal limitations.
Section 9-11-355. Compliance with USERRA.
Section 9-11-360. Compliance with Internal Revenue Code Section 415.
Section 9-11-525. Increase in monthly benefits under Police Insurance and Annuity Fund.