Subject to Sections 21223 and 21224, a person who has retired from state civil service may be employed temporarily in a civil service position at any time following retirement, provided that the position is either:
(a) In the class in which the person had permanent or probationary status or a career executive assignment appointment at the time of retirement.
(b) In another class to which the person could have been permanently transferred, reinstated, or demoted at the time of retirement.
(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 310, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2000.)