20:16:15:21.  Credited service. Credited service under the plan means the last period of continuous employment with the commission prior to termination of employment for the purpose of retirement. Credited service may not exceed 35 years and may not be granted after attainment of age 65.

          Source: 28 SDR 109, effective February 11, 2002; 36 SDR 207, effective July 1, 2010; 40 SDR 197, effective May 27, 2014; 45 SDR 142, effective July 1, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 3-12C-1647.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 3-12C-1643, 3-12C-1644