West Virginia Code
Article 18. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System
§20-18-37. Severability

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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 Rollovers and Transfers to Purchase Service Credit or Repay Withdrawn Contributions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