Yarmouth natural resources officers would qualify for Group 4 retirement treatment

Covered employees would be classified as Group 4 employees for retirement purposes. This applies to employees of Yarmouth’s Natural Resources Division. Employees must be certified police officers under state law. The bill says it would take effect upon passage.

Earlier credible service would count as Group 4 service. This applies to Natural Resources Division employees who are certified police officers as of the act’s effective date. The service must be credible service rendered before the act takes effect. The bill applies this treatment to service rendered before the act takes effect.