C.R.S. § 24-51-1603: Contributions to the deferred compensation plan. [Editor's note: This version of this section is effective until January 1, 2027.]

(1) An employee of an employer affiliated with the deferred compensation plan pursuant to section 24-51-1602 (2) or (3) may participate in the deferred compensation plan authorized in section 24-51-1601 by electing with his or her employer to defer receipt of salary by specifying an amount contributed by payroll deduction. The amount of such deferral by the employee shall be subject to any limitations established by federal law. The amount deferred, including investment earnings, shall be exempt from federal and state income taxes until the ultimate distribution of such contributions has been made to the participant, former participant, or beneficiary.

(2) All voluntary deferrals by a participating member shall be included in the salary of such member in accordance with section 24-51-101 (42) for the purpose of calculating member and employer contributions pursuant to the provisions of section 24-51-401. The member contribution provisions of section 24-51-401 shall not apply to any deferral made by a retiree.

(3) Consistent with the provisions of section 24-51-401 (1.7)(c) and (1.7)(d), the employer shall deliver all deferred compensation contributions to the trust fund via the service provider designated by the association, if applicable, within five days after the date the employees are paid.