(1) The DROP period must begin on the first day of a month, must be prospective, and must end on the last day of a month. The DROP period will end as specified on the application, upon termination, or upon the participant's death, whichever occurs first.

(2) If the participant terminates or dies during the DROP period, the DROP period will end on the last day of the last full month of active service.

(3) A participant may not receive a retirement or DROP benefit distribution for the month in which they terminate or die.