Any member may, at his option, retire on a service retirement annuity upon or after attainment of the age of 50 years, provided he shall have completed at least 20 years of total service. Upon fulfillment of these terms, it is mandatory that the board shall grant the retirement annuity upon receipt of the application of said member.
KRS 95.856
Created 1956 Ky. Acts ch. 16, sec. 6, effective7/1/1956.