Terms Used In Alabama Code 36-21-78

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

The annuities and benefits provided for in this article shall not repeal or be considered to be in substitution for any other annuity or benefit provided for by law or any other retirement system, whether municipal, county, state or federal.

Participation by a peace officer in any other such program, plan, fund or system shall not bar participation by such peace officer in the fund.