Section 21.04 - Service That Can Be Credited(1) A Member may receive creditable service pursuant to M.G.L. c. 32, § 4(1)(g3/4) for any Maternity Leave that begins before January 1, 1975, even if such Leave extended beyond that date.(2) A Member may receive creditable service equal to the duration of each Maternity Leave, up to a maximum of four years.(3) In no event may a Member receive more than the statutory maximum of four years, regardless of the number of Maternity Leaves.(4) A Member shall receive full creditable service equal to the full years and full months of the Maternity Leave (i.e., full-time credit, not pro-rated).(5) One year shall equal the Member's normal work year immediately preceding the Maternity Leave. A Member can receive only those months normally worked immediately before the Maternity Leave.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1352, eff. 4/27/2012.