A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 9-11-90, RELATING TO THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM EARNINGS LIMITATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EARNINGS LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.  Section 9-11-90(4)(a)(ii) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

           (ii) The earnings limitation imposed pursuant to this item does not apply if the member meets at least one of the following qualifications:

               (A) the member retired before January 2, 2013;

               (B) the member has attained the age of fifty-seven years at retirement;  or

               (C) compensation received by the retired member from the covered employer is for service in a public office filled by the appointment of the Governor and with confirmation by the Senate, by appointment or election by the General Assembly, or by election of the qualified electors of the applicable jurisdiction; or

               (D) the member is a school resource officer at a school located in this State.

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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