5 §17602. Name, establishment and purpose - Maine Statutes

Title 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES

Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (HEADING: PL 1985, C. 801, §5 (NEW))

Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS (HEADING: PL 1985, C. 801, §5 (NEW))

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 1985, C. 801, §5 (NEW))

§17602. Name, establishment and purpose

There is established the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program as a governmental qualified defined benefit plan pursuant to Sections 401(a) and 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code and such other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and United States Treasury regulations and other guidance as are applicable, which has the powers and privileges of a corporation. [2009, c. 474, §13 (AMD).]

The purpose of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits under this chapter for state employees and teachers. [2007, c. 491, §93 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

2007, c. 491, §93 (NEW). 2009, c. 474, §13 (AMD).