Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-908: Loss of right to benefits

A member shall lose the right to obtain the benefits of the sick leave bank by:

(1) Resignation or termination of employment with the state of Tennessee;

(2) Cancellation of participation which is effective only on June 30 next;

(3) Refusal to honor such assessment as may be required from time to time by the trustees to maintain an adequate number of reserve days in the bank;

(4) Being on approved leave of absence with the exception of personal illness or disability leave; or

(5) Retirement.