5Cessation of contributions on reaching maximum benefit limit

5 Cessation of contributions on reaching maximum benefit limit

(1) A member is not entitled to pay contributions after he or she has been notified that his or her total benefit has equalled or exceeded his or her pension maximum benefit limit. (2) At any time after a member is notified that his or her total benefit has equalled or exceeded his or her lump sum maximum benefit limit, he or she may elect to cease paying contributions. (3) This rule applies in spite of anything in this Part. (4) This rule does not apply to benefits payable under Part 12 or Part 13 or contributions made under Part 14.