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title: O.C.G.A. § 45-18-34. Plans not to reduce pensions or other benefits.
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# O.C.G.A. § 45-18-34. Plans not to reduce pensions or other benefits.

The deferred compensation programs authorized by this article shall exist and serve in addition to retirement, pension, or benefit systems established by the state, county, municipality, or other political subdivision; and no deferral of income under the deferred compensation program shall effect a reduction of any retirement, pension, or other benefit provided by law.

## History

Ga. L. 1974, p. 198, § 6; Ga. L. 2005, p. 134, § 1/HB 275.