(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this chapter, in any county which has adopted Section 31676.1, 31676.11, 31676.12, 31676.13, 31676.14, or 31676.15 the board of supervisors may agree to pay any portion of the safety members’ normal contributions to the system. All contributions paid by the county shall remain county contributions, and no right therein shall accrue to any employee prior to the employee’s election to take a regular, deferred, or disability retirement.

(b) Any contributions paid by the board of supervisors on behalf of the safety members shall be as determined upon actuarial advice, and approved by the board of retirement.

(c) This section shall not apply to members who are subject to Section 7522.30.

(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 247, Sec. 22. (AB 1380) Effective January 1, 2014.)