32.—(1) A person (P) opts into this scheme in relation to service in an eligible employment if P opts to become an active member of this scheme in relation to service in that employment.
(2) P may only exercise the option by written notice to the Department in a form required by it (“opt- in notice”).
(3) P may opt into this scheme in relation to service in an employment if—
(a)the employment is mentioned in Part 2 of Schedule 1 and an opt-out notice has effect; or
(b)the employment is mentioned in Part 3 of Schedule 1.
(4) For an employment mentioned in Part 2 or 3 of Schedule 1, an opt-in notice has effect—
(a)if the Department receives the opt-in notice not later than 3 months after P enters the employment, from the first day of the employment; or
(b)if sub-paragraph (a) does not apply, from the first day of the month in the Department receives the opt-in notice.
(5) An opt-in notice ceases to have effect from the date on which a subsequent opt-out notice has effect.