2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .652   Benefits not to be reduced or impaired -- Exception.

16.652 Benefits not to be reduced or impaired -- Exception. It is hereby declared that in consideration of the contributions by the member, and in further consideration of benefits received by the state from the member's employment, KRS 16.510 to 16.645, except as provided in KRS 6.696 effective September 16, 1993, shall constitute an inviolable contract of the Commonwealth, and the benefits provided therein shall, except as provided in KRS 6.696, not be subject to reduction or impairment by alteration, amendment or repeal. Effective: July 15, 1996 History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 167, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1993 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 4, sec. 75, effective September 16, 1993. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 384, sec. 537, effective June 17, 1978. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 116, sec. 19. Page 1 of 1