Mo. Code Regs. tit. 16 § 50-20.110
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 21, November 1, 2024.
Section 16 CSR 50-20.110 - Miscellaneous 457 Plan RulesPURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to set forth miscellaneous provisions relating to the 457 Plan.
(1) Limitation of Rights: Employment Relationship. Neither the establishment of this Plan nor any modification thereof, nor the creation of any fund or account, nor the payment of any benefits, shall be construed as giving a Participantst or any other person any legal or equitable right against an Employer except as provided in the Plan. In no event shall the terms of employment of any Employee be modified or in any way be affected by the Plan.(2) Benefits under this Plan may not be assigned, sold, transferred, or encumbered, and any attempt to do so shall be void. A Participantst's or Beneficiary's Account shall not be subject to debts or liabilities of any kind and shall not be subject to attachment, garnishment or other legal process.(3) Representations. The Board does not represent or guarantee that any particular federal or state income, payroll, personal property or other tax consequence will result from participation in this Plan. A Participantst should consult with professional tax advisors to determine the tax consequences of his or her participation. Furthermore, the Board does not represent or guarantee successful investment of Deferrals and shall not be required to restore any loss which may result from such investment or lack of investment.(4) Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision of this Chapter 16 CSR 50-20 to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the Chapter shall continue to be fully effective.(5) The provisions of this Chapter 16 CSR 50-20 shall be construed in accordance with section 457 of the Code, all other applicable federal law, and, to the extent such other statutes do not apply, the laws of the State of Missouri. AUTHORITY: section 50.1300, RSMo Supp. 1999.* Original rule filed May 9, 2000, effective Jan. 30, 2001. *Original authority: 50.1300, RSMo 1999.