(a) This section applies to a former member who:
(1) was eligible for a retirement allowance under § 25-401 of this subtitle when the former member’s membership terminated;
(2) did not submit a written application under § 25-401 before membership terminated; and
(3) has not withdrawn accumulated contributions.
(b) (1) A former member described in subsection (a) of this section may retire with a retirement allowance under § 25-401 of this subtitle on the first day of the month after the Board of Trustees receives a written application for retirement from the former member.
(2) A former member who retires under this section may not receive benefits for the period before the former member submits a completed application to the Board of Trustees.