Any outside employee who has participated in the defined contribution plan established pursuant to sections 104.1200 to 104.1215 for at least six years may elect to become a member of the Missouri state employees' retirement system. Such employee shall:

1. (1) Make such election while actively employed in a position that would otherwise be eligible for membership in the Missouri state employees' retirement system except for the provisions of sections 104.1200 to 104.1215;
2. (2) Participate in the year 2000 plan;
3. (3) Be considered to have met the service requirements contained in section 104.1018;
4. (4) Not receive any credited service for service rendered while a participant in such defined contribution plan;
5. (5) Forfeit any right to future participation in the defined contribution plan after such election; and
6. (6) Not be eligible to receive credited service pursuant to section 104.1090 based on service rendered while a participant in such defined contribution plan.

(L. 2001 S.B. 371, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1455)

Effective 7-11-02