West Virginia Code
Article 18. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System
§20-18-36. Benefits Not Forfeited if System Terminates

If the retirement system is terminated or contributions are completely discontinued, the rights of all members to benefits accrued or contributions made to the date of such termination or discontinuance, to the extent then funded, are not forfeited.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 20. Natural Resources

Article 18. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System

§20-18-1. Short Title

§20-18-2. Definitions

§20-18-3. Meaning of Terms

§20-18-4. Creation and Administration of West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System; Specification of Actuarial Assumptions

§20-18-5. Article to Be Liberally Construed; Supplements Federal Social Security; Federal Qualification Requirements

§20-18-6. Members

§20-18-7. Creation of Fund; Investments

§20-18-8. Members Contributions; Employer Contributions

§20-18-9. Correction of Errors; Underpayments; Overpayments

§20-18-10. Transfer From Public Employees Retirement System

§20-18-11. Notice Requirements

§20-18-12. Retirement; Commencement of Benefits

§20-18-13. Federal Law Maximum Benefit Limitations

§20-18-14. Federal Law Minimum Required Distributions

§20-18-15. Direct Rollovers

§20-18-16. Rollovers and Transfers to Purchase Service Credit or Repay Withdrawn Contributions

§20-18-17. Conversion of Annual and Sick Leave Authorized for Health or Retirement Benefits

§20-18-18. Retirement Benefits

§20-18-19. Annuity Options

§20-18-20. Refunds to Certain Members Upon Discharge or Resignation; Deferred Retirement; Preretirement Death; Forfeitures

§20-18-21. Awards and Benefits for Disability Duty Related

§20-18-22. Awards and Benefits for Disability Due to Other Causes

§20-18-23. Awards and Benefits for Disability Physical Examinations; Termination of Disability

§20-18-24. Prior Disability

§20-18-25. Awards and Benefits to Surviving Spouse When Member Dies in Performance of Duty, etc.

§20-18-26. Awards and Benefits to Surviving Spouse When Member Dies From Nonservice-Connected Causes

§20-18-27. Additional Death Benefits and Scholarships - Dependent Children

§20-18-28. Burial Benefit

§20-18-29. Double Death Benefits Prohibited

§20-18-30. Return to Covered Employment by Retired Member

§20-18-31. Exemption From Garnishment and Other Process; Exception for Certain Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

§20-18-32. Fraud; Penalties; and Repayment

§20-18-33. Credit Toward Retirement for Member S Prior Military Service; Credit Toward Retirement When Member Has Joined Armed Forces in Time of Armed Conflict; Qualified Military Service

§20-18-34. Pro Rata Reduction of Annuities

§20-18-35. Liability of Participating Public Employer for Delinquent Retirement Contributions; Liability of Participating Public Employer S Successor for Delinquent Retirement Contributions; Lien for Delinquent Contributions; Collection by Suit

§20-18-36. Benefits Not Forfeited if System Terminates

§20-18-37. Severability