(a) The sheriffs of all counties except Chittenden shall be entitled to receive salaries in the amount of $104,010.00 as of July 14, 2024 and $109,627.00 as of July 13, 2025. The Sheriff of Chittenden County shall be entitled to an annual salary in the amount of $110,070.00 as of July 14, 2024 and $116,014.00 as of July 13, 2025.
(b) Compensation under subsection (a) of this section shall be reduced by 10 percent for any sheriff who has Level II but not obtained Level III law enforcement officer certification under 20 V.S.A. § 2358.
(c) Compensation under subsection (a) of this section shall be reduced by 20 percent for any sheriff who has Level I but not obtained Level II law enforcement officer certification under 20 V.S.A. § 2358.
(d) Compensation under subsection (a) of this section shall be reduced by 30 percent for any sheriff who does not possess a law enforcement officer certification under 20 V.S.A. § 2358.