§404.1211. Interstate instrumentalities.
20 C.F.R. § 404.1211
For Social Security coverage purposes under section 218 of the Act, interstate instrumentalities are treated, to the extent practicable, as States, that is:
They must be legally authorized to enter into an agreement with the Commissioner;
They are subject to the same rules that are applied to the States;
They may divide retirement systems and cover only the positions of members who want coverage; and
They may provide coverage for firefighters and police officers in positions under a retirement system.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[53 FR 32976, Aug. 29, 1988, as amended at 61 FR 38368, July 24, 1996; 62 FR 38451, July 18, 1997]
Authority
Authority: Secs. 205, 210, 218, and 702(a)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405, 410, 418, and 902(a)(5)); sec. 12110, Pub. L. 99-272, 100 Stat. 287 (42 U.S.C. 418 note); sec. 9002, Pub. L. 99-509, 100 Stat. 1970.
Source
Source: 53 FR 32976, Aug. 29, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[53 FR 32976, Aug. 29, 1988, as amended at 61 FR 38368, July 24, 1996; 62 FR 38451, July 18, 1997]