36.—(1) A transition member with continuity of service (T) does not become a deferred member of the existing police pension scheme unless T becomes a deferred member of this scheme.
(2) If T opts out of this scheme in relation to eligible service and T has at least 2 years' qualifying service M1—
(a)T becomes a deferred member of the existing police pension scheme in relation to that service; and
(b)any periodical payments for added 60ths or added years cease to be payable.
(3) If T re-enters pensionable service under this scheme after a gap in service not exceeding 5 years, T ceases to be a deferred member of the existing police pension scheme.
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M1See Part 6 (retirement benefits) for the meaning of “qualifying service”.