(1) This chapter applies only to members of plan 3 retirement systems created under chapters 41.32, 41.35, and 41.40 RCW.
(2) Plan 3 consists of two separate elements:
(a) A defined benefit portion covered under:
(i) Sections 101 through 117, chapter 239, Laws of 1995; or
(ii) Sections 1 through 25 and 201 through 213, chapter 341, Laws of 1998; or
(iii) Sections 101 through 316, chapter 247, Laws of 2000; and
(b) A defined contribution portion covered under this chapter. Unless specified otherwise, all references to "plan 3" in this chapter refer to the defined contribution portion of plan 3.
[2000 c 247 § 402; 1998 c 341 § 302; 1995 c 239 § 203.]
Notes: Effective dates -- Subchapter headings not law -- 2000 c 247: See RCW 41.40.931 and 41.40.932.
Effective date -- 1998 c 341: See RCW 41.35.901.
Intent -- Purpose -- 1995 c 239: See note following RCW 41.32.831.
Effective date -- Part and subchapter headings not law -- 1995 c 239: See notes following RCW 41.32.005.