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(1)Subject to subsection (4), an occupational pension scheme can be contracted-out in relation to an earner’s employment only if it satisfies subsection (2) or (3).
(2)[F1An occupational pension scheme satisfies this subsection only if—
(a)it complies in all respects with sections 13 to 24 or, in such cases or classes of case as may be prescribed, with those sections as modified by regulations; and
(b)the rules of the scheme applying to guaranteed minimum pensions are framed so as to comply with the relevant requirements.]
[F1An occupational pension scheme satisfies this subsection only if—
(a)in relation to any earner’s service before the principal appointed day, it satisfies the conditions of subsection (2A), and
(b)in relation to any earner’s service on or after that day, it satisfies the conditions of subsection (2B).
(2A)The conditions of this subsection are that—
(a)the scheme complies in all respects with sections 13 to 23 or, in such cases or classes of case as may be prescribed, with those sections as modified by regulations, and
(b)the rules of the scheme applying to guaranteed minimum pensions are framed so as to comply with the relevant requirements.
(2B)The conditions of this subsection are that the [F2Secretary of State] [F2Inland Revenue] [F3is satisfied] [F3are satisfied] that—
(a)the scheme complies with section 12A,
(b)restrictions imposed under section 40 of the Pensions Act 1995 (restriction on employer-related investments) apply to the scheme and the scheme complies with those restrictions,
(c)the scheme satisfies such other requirements as may be prescribed (which—
(i)must include requirements as to the amount of the resources of the scheme and,
(ii)may include a requirement that, if the only members of the scheme were those falling within any prescribed class or description, the scheme would comply with section 12A); and
(d)the scheme does not fall within a prescribed class or description,
and [F3is satisfied] [F3are satisfied] that the rules of the scheme are framed so as to comply with the relevant requirements.
(2C)Regulations may modify subsection (2B)(a) and (b) in their application to occupational pension schemes falling within a prescribed class or description.]
(3)An occupational pension scheme satisfies this subsection only if—
(a)the requirements imposed by or by virtue of sections F4... 26 to 32 and such other requirements as may be prescribed are satisfied in its case
[F5(aa)the [F6Secretary of State is] [F6Inland Revenue are] satisfied that the scheme does not fall within a prescribed class or description]; and
(b)the rules of the scheme applying to protected rights are framed so as to comply with the relevant requirements.
(4)Where there are two or more occupational pension schemes in force in relation to an earner’s employment, none of which can by itself be a contracted-out scheme, the [F7Secretary of State may, if he thinks] [F7Inland Revenue may, if they think] fit, treat them for contracting-out purposes as a single scheme.
(5)A personal pension scheme can be an appropriate scheme only if—
(a)the requirements imposed by or by virtue of sections 26 to 32 and such other requirements as may be prescribed are satisfied in its case; and
(b)the rules of the scheme applying to protected rights are framed so as to comply with the relevant requirements.
(6)In this section “relevant requirements” means—
(a)the requirements of any regulations prescribing the form and content of rules of contracted-out or, as the case may be, appropriate schemes; and
(b)such other requirements as to form and content (not inconsistent with regulations) as may be imposed by the [F8Secretary of State] as a condition of contracting-out or, as the case may be, of being an appropriate scheme, either generally or in relation to a particular scheme.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 9(2)-(2C) substituted for s. 9(2) (6.4.1996 for specified purposes, 6.4.1997 in so far as not already in force) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), ss. 136(3), 180(1); S.I. 1996/778, art. 2(5)(a)(7), Sch. Pt. V
F2Words in s. 9(2B) substituted (25.2.1999 for specified purposes) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 35(2)(a); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)
F3Words in s. 9(2B) substituted (25.2.1999 for specified purposes) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 35(2)(b); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)
F4Words in s. 9(3) repealed (6.4.1997) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), s. 180(1), Sch. 5 para. 24, Sch. 7 Pt. III; S.I. 1997/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2
F5S. 9(3)(aa) inserted (6.4.1996 for specified purposes, 6.4.1997 in so far as not already in force) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), ss. 136(4), 180(1); S.I. 1996/778, art. 2(5)(a)(7), Sch. Pt. 5
F6Words in s. 9(3)(aa) substituted (25.2.1999 for specified purposes) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 35(3); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)
F7Words in s. 9(4) substituted (25.2.1999 for specified purposes) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 35(4); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)
F8Words in s. 9 substituted (6.4.1997) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), s. 180(1), Sch. 5 para. 21; S.I. 1997/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. II
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. III: power to modify conferred (1.6.1996 for specified purposes, 6.4.1997 in so far as not already in force) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), ss. 149(1), 180(1); S.I. 1996/778, art. 2(6); S.I. 1997/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2
C2Pt. III applied (with modifications) (6.4.1997) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Mixed Benefit Contracted-out Schemes) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1977), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(a)-(f)
C3Pt. III applied (with modifications) (6.4.1997) by The Contracting-out (Transfer and Transfer Payment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1462), regs. 1(1), 12, 13, Sch. 2 (with reg. 14, Sch. 4)
C4S. 9 excluded (1.6.1996 for specified purposes, 6.4.1997 in so far as not already in force) by Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26), ss. 149(1), 180(1); S.I. 1996/778, art. 2(6); S.I. 1997/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2
C5S. 9(2) excluded (6.4.1997) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Mixed Benefit Contracted-out Schemes) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1977), regs. 1(1), 2(3)
C6S. 9(2B) modified (6.4.1997) by Occupational Pension Schemes (Contracting-out) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1172), regs. 1(1), 27
C7S. 9(2B)(b) modified (6.4.1997) by Occupational Pension Schemes (Contracting-out) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1172), regs. 1(1), 48(5)(d)
C8S. 9(3) excluded (6.4.1997) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Mixed Benefit Contracted-out Schemes) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1977), regs. 1(1), 2(3)
Commencement Information
I1Ss. 1-187 in force at 7.2.1994 by S.I. 1994/86, art. 2
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