A. A member of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System who is employed and participating with a participating employer may purchase not to exceed two (2) years of incentive credit if:
1. The member has reached his or her normal retirement date or is within two (2) years of reaching the member's normal retirement date as defined in Section 902 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes; or
2. The member is eligible for or is within two (2) years of being eligible for early retirement pursuant to Section 914 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
B. Purchased incentive credit may only be used as participation service and/or an addition to the member's age to qualify the member for normal or early retirement.
C. To receive the incentive credit, the member shall pay the amount determined by the Board pursuant to Section 913.5 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 322, § 21, emerg. eff. June 7, 1993. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 486, § 4, eff. July 1, 2003.