19-3-902. Eligibility for early retirement. (1) A member hired prior to July 1, 2011, who:

(a)is not eligible for service retirement but has attained age 50 and has 5 years of membership service is eligible for early retirement; or

(b)has completed 25 years or more of membership service is eligible for early retirement.

(2)A member hired on or after July 1, 2011, who is not eligible for service retirement but has attained age 55 and has 5 years of membership service is eligible for early retirement.