Section 49-16-203 - Exemption of certain employees from coverage - Exception(1) A firefighter service employee serving as the chief of any fire department or district is excluded from coverage under this system if that firefighter service employee files a formal written request seeking exemption.(2) The chief of any fire department or district who retires from that position shall comply with the provisions of Section 49-11-504 and Chapter 11, Part 12, Postretirement Reemployment Restrictions Act, upon reemployment by the participating employer.(3) An employee's exclusion, exemption, participation, or election described in this section: (a) shall be made in accordance with this section; and(b) is subject to requirements under federal law and rules made by the board.Amended by Chapter 24, 2020 General Session ,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2020.Amended by Chapter 310, 2016 General Session ,§ 18, eff. 5/10/2016.Amended by Chapter 264, 2010 General Session