5 M.R.S. §18352: Service credit for prior service

1. Determination. Service credit for prior service may be allowed in accordance with section 18358.

2. Election by district. A participating local district may elect to include for all employees of the district service credit for prior service in excess of 25 years.

3. Verification of prior service. Upon verification of the length of service rendered before the applicable date of establishment of the retirement system for a particular member, the board shall grant service credit for that service.