If a member:

1. (1) Has submitted two separate written applications for service retirement but has withdrawn each of the applications prior to the dates of retirement specified in the applications; and

2. (2) Submits a third written application for service retirement;

   during the member's lifetime, the member shall not be allowed to withdraw the third application and shall be retired on the date specified in the third application.

[L 1982, c 115, §1]