Annuity values, including actuarial equivalents under optional selections, for all members of the Public Employees Retirement System shall be determined without reference to sex; provided, however, that this amendatory and supplementary act shall not limit the actuary from using sex as a factor in the actuarial valuation required pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1954, c. 84 (C. 43:15A-19).

L.1979, c. 106, s. 8, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.