1. (1) A firefighter service employee serving as the chief of any fire department or district is excluded from coverage under this system if that firefighter service employee files a formal written request seeking exemption.
2. (2) The chief of any fire department or district who retires from that position shall comply with the provisions of Section 49-11-504 and Chapter 11, Part 12, Postretirement Reemployment Restrictions Act, upon reemployment by the participating employer.

3. (3) An employee's exclusion, exemption, participation, or election described in this section:

   1. (a) shall be made in accordance with this section; and
   2. (b) is subject to requirements under federal law and rules made by the board.

Amended by Chapter 24, 2020 General Session