Subd. 1. Generally.

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, each of the terms in the following subdivisions has the meaning indicated.

Subd. 2. Allowable service.

"Allowable service" has the meaning provided in section 353.01, subdivision 16, of the edition of Minnesota Statutes published in the year before the year in which the privatization occurred.

Subd. 3. Effective date.

"Effective date" means the date that the operation of the medical facility or other public employing unit is assumed by another employer or the date that the medical facility or other public employing unit is purchased by another employer and active membership in the public employees retirement association consequently terminates.

Subd. 4. Medical facility.

"Medical facility" means:

1. (1) the Glencoe area health center;
2. (2) the Luverne public hospital; and
3. (3) the Waconia-Ridgeview medical center.

Subd. 5. Other public employing unit.

"Other public employing unit" means Metro II, a joint powers organization formed under section 471.59.

Subd. 6. Terminated medical facility or other public employing unit employee.

"Terminated medical facility or other public employing unit employee" means a person who:

1. (1) was employed on the day before the effective date by the medical facility or other public employing unit; or
2. (2) terminated employment with the medical facility or other public employing unit on the day before the effective date; and
3. (3) was a participant in the general employees retirement plan of the public employees retirement association at the time of termination of employment with the medical facility or other public employing unit.

Subd. 7. Years of allowable service.

"Years of allowable service" means the total number of years of allowable service under section 353.01, subdivision 18, of the edition of Minnesota Statutes published in the year before the year in which the privatization occurred.