In the event that a veteran member shall have made contributions to the retirement system for credit for service as a law enforcement officer rendered prior to January 1, 1955, such member shall be entitled to withdraw such contributions at the time of his application for retirement; provided, that he does not apply for retirement as a law enforcement officer; and provided further, that he shall not claim or receive credit as a law enforcement officer for such years of service in calculating the amount of his retirement allowance.

L.1955, c. 257, p. 943, s. 9.