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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 3§ 31527 Retirement Contribution Deductions

§ 31527 Retirement Contribution Deductions

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§ 31527 Retirement Contribution Deductions

Key Takeaways

  • •If you take out your retirement money early, you can put it back later with interest.
  • •If you join the retirement plan late, you might have to pay extra to catch up.
  • •There might be a small fee if you take out your retirement money early.
  • •The retirement plan can decide not to include people who work part-time or temporarily.

Example

If you quit your job and take out your retirement money, but then go back to work later.

You have to pay back what you took out, plus interest, if you want to keep growing your retirement savings.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 31527 Retirement Contribution Deductions

In its regulations, the board may include the following provisions: (a) From what warrants deductions of members’ contributions shall be made. (b) For a period of time longer than one year during which a member may redeposit in the retirement fund an amount equal to all of the accumulated normal contributions that he or she has withdrawn, plus regular interest thereon from the date of return to service. (c) For a period of time longer than one year during which a member brought within the field of membership may pay into the retirement fund the amount equal to the contributions he or she would have made plus interest, if he or she had been a member from the date of its organization, or from the date of his or her entrance into service, whichever is later. (d) For a withdrawal charge against a member who withdraws his or her accumulated contributions. The withdrawal charge shall not exceed the interest credited to the member subsequent to the effective date of the regulation. (e) For the exemption or exclusion from membership as a peace officer member or as a safety member or from membership altogether, in the discretion of the board, of persons whose tenure is temporary, seasonal, intermittent, or for part time only, or persons whose compensation is fixed at a rate by the day or hour. (f) For the periodic physical examination, at county expense, of safety members. (g) The amount of additional deductions from the salaries or wages of members pursuant to Article 15.5 (commencing with Section 31841) or Article 16 (commencing with Section 31861). Such a provision may be adopted in anticipation of, and prior to Article 15.5 (commencing with Section 31841) or Article 16 (commencing with Section 31861) becoming operative in the particular county. (h) The day upon which each person becomes a member of the association if it is to be other than the first day of the calendar month after his or her entrance into service. However, that day shall be no later than 12 weeks after his or her entrance into service, or the day upon which the member terminates service credited by the association, and that the day shall be no earlier than 12 weeks prior to the member’s termination from employment. (i) Notwithstanding any other law, for the use and acceptance of a document requiring a signature that is submitted by a member using an electronic signature, if the document and electronic signature are submitted using technology the board deems sufficient to ensure its integrity, security, and authenticity. A document submitted pursuant to the regulation shall be given the same force as a signed, valid original document. (j) For the use of recorded telephone communications for the processing of authorized transactions affecting a member’s account, if the board approves procedures adequate to protect the member and the system. These procedures shall include adequate validation and authentication of member identity and permanent retention of recorded communication. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 778, Sec. 11. (SB 215) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

retirementregulationmembershipfirewagesafetyentranceorganization

Related Statutes

  • § 31552 County Employee Retirement Membership
  • § 31581 County Retirement Contribution Rates
  • § 31639.1 Safety Member Contribution Rates
  • § 31812 Member Contribution Adjustments
  • § 31851 Member Survivor Benefit Contributions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31527.
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