The term, vested, means the right to a retirement benefit from the system based on the provisions of this chapter after three years of contributory service or noncontributory service, even if the member leaves the employment of a participating unit, if the member does not withdraw accumulated contributions.

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Source: SL 2019, ch 22, § 8.