Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person whose membership in the South Carolina Retirement System became effective on or after January 1, 1953, and who had twenty or more years creditable service performed prior to July 1, 1945, shall receive the benefits and come under the provisions of Section 9-1-1910. The provisions of this section shall become effective as of May 18, 1959, or as of the effective date of the member's retirement or withdrawal from the South Carolina Retirement System, whichever is the later date.
S.C. Code § 9-1-1930