Bill > S0118

This bill modifies South Carolina retirement law to allow retired police officers who maintain their constable certification to be employed by law enforcement agencies without being subject to earnings limitations typically imposed on retired officers. Specifically, the bill creates a new section of law that exempts certified retired police officers who remain constable-certified from the standard earnings restrictions in Section 9-11-90(4). Under this provision, such officers can be hired by one or more law enforcement agencies in their capacity as constables and will be subject to the direction and control of the hiring agency's head, who must pay them directly. The bill represents a targeted exception to normal pension earnings rules, enabling retired police officers with ongoing constable certification to continue working in law enforcement without financial penalties to their retirement benefits. The new law will take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=118&session=126&summary=B