3-12C-1702. Calculation of benefits for sheriffs and deputies--Prior elective rights preserved. For the purposes of determining the benefits of county sheriffs and deputy county sheriffs, for credited service earned prior to January 1, 1980, the benefits shall be calculated pursuant to § 3-12C-1106 and for credited service after January 1, 1980, the benefits shall be calculated pursuant to § 3-12C-1107. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as an abridgement of the right of a sheriff to exercise his right to elect to participate pursuant to § 3-12C-303.
Source: SL 1979, ch 26, §§ 2, 3; SDCL § 3-12-92.2; SL 2019, ch 22, § 1.