West Virginia Code
Article 18. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System
§20-18-7. Creation of Fund; Investments

(a) There is hereby created the "West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement Fund" for the benefit of the members of the retirement system created pursuant to this article and the dependents of any deceased or retired member of the system.
(b) All moneys paid into and accumulated in the fund, except such amounts as are designated by the board for payment of benefits as provided in this article, shall be held in trust and invested in the consolidated pensions fund as administered by the state Investment Management Board as provided by law.

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 Rollovers and Transfers to Purchase Service Credit or Repay Withdrawn Contributions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