Acquisition of years of service toward vesting or early retirement granted pursuant to SDCL 3-12C-310 ceases upon the member's termination of employment with the private employer, even if the member later returns to employment with that employer. A member in continuing employment with the private employer need not terminate the private employment in order to receive a retirement benefit from the system. However, the member may not acquire additional years of service after the member begins receiving the benefit.
S.D. Admin. R. 62:01:03:05
General Authority: SDCL 3-12C-211.
Law Implemented: SDCL 3-12C-310.