§ 3-7-31. Non-service-connected disability retirement.

(a)

Any member who becomes totally disabled, but not as a result of activities in the discharge of his or her official duties, may receive a non-service-connected disability benefit equal to the same benefit pursuant to Section 3-7-27, provided the service credit requirements exist thereof.

(b)

Members who do not have the service credit required in Section 3-7-26 shall receive a disability benefit in an amount equivalent to the greater of (1) ten percent of his or her average final compensation, or (2) an amount determined under Section 3-7-27(a).

(c)

Members granted benefits under this Section shall not receive service credit while on non-service-connected disability, nor shall their surviving spouses or dependents be eligible for benefits under this Article. (20-81-3; 4-16-3.)