California · Government Code
GOV §31843: As used in this article “child” means a member’s child who is dependent upon such member at the time of his death and while such child is unmarried and: (a) Under 18 years of age, or (b) Whether under
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As used in this article “child” means a member’s child who is dependent upon such member at the time of his death and while such child is unmarried and: (a) Under 18 years of age, or (b) Whether under or over 18 years of age, totally disabled and such disability occurred prior to such child attaining age 18 years.
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