California · Government Code
GOV §31486.10: A member upon becoming vested under this article may elect to terminate and defer accrued benefits for the purpose of future service retirement benefits only, and enter membership of the contributory
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A member upon becoming vested under this article may elect to terminate and defer accrued benefits for the purpose of future service retirement benefits only, and enter membership of the contributory retirement provisions in effect for new members at the time of transfer. Notwithstanding any other provisions, the rate of contributions shall be based on age nearest birthday at the time of election to transfer.
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