§15-2-37. Refunds to Certain Employees Upon Discharge or Resignation; Deferred Retirement
(a) Any employee who is discharged by order of the superintendent or otherwise terminates employment with the agency, at the written request of the member to the board, is entitled to receive from the fund a sum equal to the aggregate of the principal amount of moneys deducted from his or her salary and paid […]
§15-2-38. Refund to Dependents Upon Death of Member Not Eligible for Benefits
If any member dies and the board is of the opinion after hearing that the dependent or dependents of the member are ineligible under the provisions of this article to receive any of the benefits provided herein, the board shall refund to the spouse, if surviving, but if not surviving, to the children of the […]
§15-2-39. Dependent Child or Children
In any case where under the terms of this article benefits are provided for dependent child or children, the benefits shall be paid for so long as they continue to meet the qualifications provided under the provisions of this article.
§15-2-39a. Limitations on Benefit Increases
(a) The state shall not increase any existing benefits or create any new benefits for any retirees or beneficiaries currently receiving monthly benefit payments from the system, other than an increase in benefits or new benefits effected by operation of law in effect on the effective date of this article, in an amount that would […]
§15-2-40. Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention Created; Members; Quorum; Meetings
There is hereby created within the department of public safety the commission on drunk driving prevention which shall consist of eight members as follows: The superintendent of the department of public safety; the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles; the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner; the Governor's representative for highway safety; a prosecuting attorney appointed […]
§15-2-41. Powers and Duties of Commission; Rule-Making Authority; Monitoring and Reporting
The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (a) Develop and maintain a comprehensive program to prevent drunk driving and to enhance the enforcement of laws defining drunk driving offenses. (b) Inquire and determine from state and local law- enforcement agencies the availability and need for equipment and additional personnel for the effective enforcement […]
§15-2-42. Drunk Driving Enforcement Program Established; Purpose
The superintendent of the department shall establish and maintain a drunk driving enforcement program for the purpose of enforcing drunk driving laws in the state, especially the investigation and apprehension of persons driving illegally on previously revoked or suspended operators' licenses for drunk driving related offenses. The superintendent shall develop a program in cooperation with […]
§15-2-43. Awarding Service Revolver Upon Retirement and Disposal of Service Weapon When Replaced Due to Routine Wear
(a) Upon the retirement of a member of the West Virginia state police, the superintendent shall award to the retiring member his or her service revolver, without charge, upon determining: (1) That the retiring member is retiring honorably with at least twenty years of service; or
§15-2-44. Federal Law Maximum Benefit Limitations
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article or state law, the board shall administer the fund in compliance with the limitations of Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations under that section to the extent applicable to governmental plans (hereafter sometimes referred to as the "415 limitation(s)" or "415 dollar limitation(s)"), so that […]
§15-2-45. Federal Law Minimum Required Distributions
The requirements of this section apply to any distribution of a members or beneficiarys interest and take precedence over any inconsistent provisions of this code. This section applies to plan years beginning after December 31, 1986. Notwithstanding anything in the retirement system to the contrary, the payment of benefits under this article shall be determined […]